Rodchev Vasily Yakovlevich (1768-1803)

Short life has been released "free German carpenter's son" Vasily Yakovlevich (Palladievichu) Rodchevu. His years coincided with the time of formation of the Imperial Academy of Arts. Shortly before his death in 1800, the artist was awarded the title of Academician. Historical interest is the formulation of the program, masterovito doing that, Rodchev received this honorary title. We give it verbatim: "To Androcles had taken refuge in a cave, accidentally came as a lion, who has one foot was injured and bloodied. Stonanem he expressed his pain and anguish. Androkol as first saw the beast coming, all petrified with fear, but then, as most of all was that he was entering his abode, he saw Androcles inherent in the corner, quietly and humbly approached him, holding up the paw, and seems stretches, like a would seem that requires help from him. "

 A graduate of the Academy of V. Rodchev was five years old - in 1773. In 1788 finishes became his second home institution, received a gold medal and a diploma of the first degree. Under the charter of the Academy under similar success and was awarded a graduate of a pensioner's trip abroad, to which Lenin Rodchev sent in 1789. For the painting "Saint Sebastian" artist in 1795 is recognized as the "designated" in academics. Next comes the title of academician, and in 1803 was promoted to B. Rodchevu associate professor. Unfortunately, the clock stopped living artist in the same year.