Vladimir Kirillov is a young but very talented artist. He represents contemporary academic painting. He uses different styles, all of which he has mastered perfectly. His work emits Russian nature’s charm in its full warmth and friendship, and his entire colour palette from light to dark reflects the world of Russian churches and forests. The portraits of Vladimir Kirillov cannot be separated from the Russian Classical School and the paintings of the old masters. Particularly noteworthy are the genre paintings, in which the artist attempts to reveal the poetic ‘soul’ of Russia.