Kramskoy museum of history and art, Ostrogozhsk Now it is time to tell about Ostrogozhsk, Voronezh region. It is a small town in approximately 100 kilometers from Voronezh. It was founded in 1652 as a fortress. Academician Alexander Nikitenko called Ostrogozhsk Voronezh Athens because several outstanding people lived there, in a small town. Authors Gavriil Troepolsky and Samuil Marshak, philosopher Nicolay Stankevich and others. A lot of things are connected with the great artist Ivan Kramskoy. He was born there, spent his childhood there, worked as a clerk, then retouched photos. It was the beginning of his life path.
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