Farewell to Outstanding Artist and Professor Sergey Petrovich Lazarev

On June 1, after a prolonged illness, the Honored Artist of Russia and professor at the Faculty of Culture and Arts, Sergey Petrovich Lazarev, passed away. Lazarev, a renowned artist with over 100 unique paintings, left a lasting legacy in the world of art.

A graduate of the Moscow State Art Institute, Sergey Petrovich's talent shone through both painting and graphic arts. His works are preserved in the collections of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, the Union of Artists of the Russian Federation, and museums in Tomsk, Noyabrsk, Salekhard, Khanty-Mansiysk, Omsk, Kemerovo, Krasnoyarsk, and Novokuznetsk.

Lazarev was a key figure in the "Siberian Neo-Archaic" phenomenon, an artistic movement that brought together artists inspired by the deep meanings of Siberian ethnic cultures. He authored and participated in numerous art projects, including "Myths of the Taiga and Tundra" (1994), "Art of the Peoples – Connection of Times" (1996), "Enter My World, Descendant" (2000), "Leather-Woolen Earth" (2001), "Trace," and others dedicated to the cultural heritage of Siberian peoples.

For over 15 years, Sergey Petrovich devoted himself to teaching at the Faculty of Culture and Arts at Tomsk State Pedagogical University (TSPU), imparting his vast experience and skills to new generations of art educators. He was not only a talented teacher but also a mentor, inspiring his students with his creativity and profound knowledge.

The TSPU community extends its deepest condolences to his family and friends, mourning the loss of Sergey Petrovich Lazarev. We will cherish his memory as a talented artist, a wise educator, and a wonderful person.