Avilov Mikhail Ivanovich (1882 – 1954), Soviet zhivopesets, People's Artist of the RSFSR (1953), full member AH the USSR (1947). The epic battle paintings: "Breakthrough of the Polish front the 1 st Cavalry in 1920, 1928," The Duel Peresvet with Chelubeem, 1943. Winner of USSR State Prize (1946).