Traveling exhibition "Childhood Scorched by War"

About exhibition

The exhibition presents the works of Leningrad artists Yevgeny Illarionovich Konkov and Andrey Alekseyevich Ushin, who devoted their creative efforts to depicting a tragic period in the history of the Soviet Union—the Great Patriotic War. The display features paintings illustrating children's lives in besieged Leningrad. The artists vividly convey the anxiety, suffering, and heroism of people caught in these difficult conditions. The graphic works portray hunger, cold, and ruined buildings, while at the same time showing hope and the strength of the child's spirit, resilience, and resistance to war. The paintings by Yevgeny Illarionovich reflect the brutal realities of the Leningrad siege. The artist uses dark and muted colors to intensify the sense of gloom and despair. The exhibition allows visitors to experience the emotions and hardships caused by the siege of Leningrad. The exposition is distinguished by great emotional power and serves as a reminder of the children's heroism and steadfastness in the face of war.