Nikolay
Afanasievich Kochetov

Born in the village of Tovarkovo in Tula region. Started very early his career. In 16 years he has worked in the laboratory bench testing the all-Union scientific-research and design Institute of technology of motorcycles and small internal combustion engines mechanic - test. A lot and have been working very hard, tried to do both design activity, and making collages of direction "old Russian iconography".

All the artistic talent always prevailed over technical ability and gradually Nikolay Afanasievich fully immersed in creativity. In 1975 he graduated from Ryazan art school under the guidance of renowned muralist Victor Ageev V., which still remembers with admiration. A lot of good words were addressed to Pushchino and well-known artist Peter Nikiforov, whom Nicholas Afanasievich was associated for many years, friendly relations. It is with this time of increased creative activity of Nikolai Afanasyevich. Painting Kochetova N.. different tenderness and warmth, the paintings are easily recognizable. They reflect his vision of nature and his love for his native Moscow suburbs and the great native land - Russia.

Paintings of Nikolay Afanasievich can be seen in our municipal Museum, the Children's music school im. A. A. Alyabiev, in its gymnasium N1, and also in private collections of residents of the city of Serpukhov, Pushchino, Moscow region, Podolsk and abroad.

Through the Union of artists of work Kochetova N.. exhibited in different cities (Moscow, Podolsk, etc.). Being a man of kind and sympathetic, he always supports the cultural activities of his fellow villagers, and adorns his work with local, traditional celebrations in the village Podmoklovo, where, as you know, the Church of the virgin Mary, which belonged in the seventeenth century the princes Dolgorukov, which with great pleasure Nikolay Afanasievich captured in his works. Kochetov N.. contributes to the preservation of the spiritual heritage of Russia, his works instill artistic taste of the young generation, bring a sense of beauty and love for their native land.

Nikolay Afanasievich helps to restore the cultural heritage of our region, being engaged in Museum restoration of paintings and other objects from the Museum collection.