Veniamin Pinchuk
/1908-1987/
Veniamin Pinchuk was a Soviet sculptor and esteemed member of the Union of Artists of the USSR. He received numerous accolades, including the prestigious title of People's Artist of the USSR in 1969 and the Laureate of the Stalin Prize in 1950.
Pinchuk's artistic journey began in the village of Kutuzovo, Ukraine, and took him to renowned institutions such as the VkHUTEMAS in Moscow and the Academy of Sciences in Leningrad, where he honed his skills under the guidance of esteemed mentors.
During the Great Patriotic War, Pinchuk contributed to the anti-fascist cause by creating impactful posters, capturing the spirit of courage and resilience. His post-war works aligned with the principles of socialist realism, portraying a civic and patriotic essence. Notable among his creations are sculptures like "Vladimir Lenin in the Spill" (1935), "Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin in the Hills" (1949), and the monumental "Monument to Vladimir Lenin" in the Moscow Kremlin (1967). Pinchuk's artistic legacy is preserved in esteemed museums and institutions across Russia.