Boris
Leonidovich Bakanov

Born in Palekh. Hereditary icon painter, the grandson of M. I. Bakanova. In the years 1951-1956 he studied at the Palekh art school. Teacher - D. N. Butorin, A. V. Kotuhin. Since 1956 worked at the Palekh art-production workshops. Died 16 Oct 1993, buried in Palekh.

Themes of works: literature, genre scenes. Participated in exhibitions since 1965.

Works by B. L., Bakanova are stored in museums: the State Museum of Palekh art, Ivanovo regional art Museum.