Born on July 25 (August 7), 1901, in Palekh. Hereditary icon painter. Participated in restavracii cathedrals of the Moscow Kremlin. He studied at the Artel of ancient painting. He worked in the Association of Palekh artists. Died 8 Oct 1977, buried in Palekh.
Themes of works: literature, genre scenes. Participated in exhibitions since 1932.
The work of V. M. Baranov are in museums: gmpi, Ivanovo OC, GMAN, the Yaroslavl art Museum.