Nikolai Shchapov
1881–1960 (age 79)
Biography
Nikolai Shchapov was a prominent Russian photographer whose work documented important aspects of early twentieth-century life and culture. His technical skill and artistic vision helped establish photography as a significant medium for capturing historical moments and artistic expression.
Shchapov's photographic legacy contributed to the visual record of his era. He was interred at Vvedenskoye Cemetery, where he rests among other accomplished artists and intellectuals of his time.