The lecture on Venetsianov will help to see the Russian landscape of the 19th century as a space of quiet observation and artistic search. Art historian Elena Kashina will explain how the master's language was formed, why his school became important for domestic painting, and how the depth of the artist's gaze is manifested in simple plots. The Russian landscape of the 19th century changed along with society: from a familiar background for historical and domestic scenes, it gradually transformed into an independent genre capable of speaking about time, mood, and the inner state of a person. Elena Kashina's lecture is dedicated to this important turning point, which was greatly influenced by Alexei Venetsianov. Venetsianov carefully scrutinized everyday life and found expressiveness where others might pass by. His artistic world is built on restrained gestures, soft light, silence, precision of observation, and a careful attitude towards man and nature. The lecture is part of the series "Paths of the Formation of the Russian Landscape: At the Crossroads of Artistic Traditions." It will be interesting for those who love painting, want to better navigate the history of art, and are used to viewing paintings as a living conversation of epochs.