A Life Immersed in Russia: The World of Boris Kustodiev Boris Mikhaylovich Kustodiev, born in 1878 in Astrakhan, a vibrant city on the Volga River, was an artist deeply and irrevocably connected to the soul of Russia. His life unfolded during a period of immense social and political upheaval – from the waning days of the Tsarist empire through revolution, civil war, and the early years of Soviet rule. This tumultuous backdrop profound…