Born in 1963, lives in the city of Gomel. In the school years was engaged in the art Studio of Palace of pioneers have known of the Gomel and Belarusian artist V. P. Pokatashkin. In 1984 he graduated from Bobruisk art College. Working as a graphic designer . From 1994 to 1996, he worked as an artist in the St. Nicholas men's monastery of the city of Gomel. Engaged in painting since 1980, paints, favorite genres - still life and portraits of horses. The last time Michael Pugachev enjoys copying paintings of famous artists. Also writes icons on the orders of the local churches. Also Michael Pugachev is engaged in wood carving. In 1979 he received 2 category Woodcarver. The artist has participated in many regional and city exhibitions, his works are in private collections in many countries of the world.
