Leonid (Leonard) Turzhansky was a renowned Russian impressionist painter born in Yekaterinburg. He came fr om a family with a strong connection to art and decided early on to pursue a career as a professional artist. Turzhansky received private art lessons and later attended prestigious art schools in St. Petersburg and Moscow, learning from prominent artists like Alexey Stepanov, Valentin Serov, and Konstantin Korovin.

Initially known for his captivating portraits of figures like Ivan Bunin and actress Petrova, Turzhansky later shifted his focus to painting exquisite landscapes. Many of his works were inspired by the nature of the Ural Mountains, particularly the village of Maly Istok near Yekaterinburg, wh ere he spent considerable time. His landscapes often featured domestic animals such as horses, cows, and goats, adding a charming animalistic touch.

Turzhansky's art was showcased at exhibitions of artists-wanderers, and he became a member of the Union of Russian Artists in 1912. He skillfully applied the impressionistic method in his paintings, becoming one of the pioneers of this artistic style in Russia.

Leonid Turzhansky passed away on March 31, 1945, in Moscow, leaving behind a legacy of beautiful and evocative paintings that captured the essence of Russian nature and the spirit of impressionism.