Diving into the world of Kustodiev means seeing Russia through the lens of fairs, portraits, and theatrical fantasies. The name Boris Kustodiev is firmly associated with pre-revolutionary Russia - bright, colorful, full of contradictions and hidden drama. His paintings, rich in everyday details, festive scenes, and images of fairs, have long become part of the cultural code, but behind the familiar canvases lies a much more complex and multifaceted personality. Art historian Olga Shikalova's lecture invites you to look at Kustodiev differently - as an unexpected and deep artist who transcends the usual clichés. Listeners can expect a discussion of lesser-known aspects of the master's work: portraits that do not fit the canons of grandeur, sculptural experiments, caricatures, theatrical productions, and book illustrations. The unique plasticity of his drawings, comparable to the works of Leonardo da Vinci, will also be discussed. Attendees of the lecture will have the opportunity to touch upon an era filled with paradoxes - a world of actors and cab drivers, merchants and caricaturists, ministers and street wanderers. Special attention will be given to the artist's personal story - his love, resilience, and struggle with a serious illness that did not hinder his creativity. Where to go in Moscow, KudaGo knows.