Knots Vladimir II (1866-1942)

He studied at the St. Petersburg University's faculty of natural sciences (1885-1889). Expelled for participating in student demonstrations. Art education has not received.

From 1904 comes close to an artistic medium began to write poetry, met with S. Yesenin, but eventually gives more preference painting.

Important for V. Sukova had contact with O. Brazier , J. Myasoyedov , S. Kolesnikov and B. Anisfeld .

Traveled to Italy, France, Germany, England.

A creative career began at the age of 40 years.

In 1910-1911,. together with I. Myasoyedov made ​​a trip to Italy. In Paris, he met with K. Korovin , which greatly influenced the creative passion V. Sukova.

Throughout his life, the artist preferred the French tradition. From 1920 he taught at the art studio at Tauris street. Since 1921 he has participated in exhibitions of "Community of Artists." Since 1932 - Member of the Union of Artists. Many works were killed during the siege of Leningrad. The works are in the Museum, the Museum of the History of St. Petersburg and private collections.