Rafail Gikov
1905–1946 (age 41)
Biography
Rafail Gikov was a Soviet camera operator who played an important role in the development of Russian cinema during the twentieth century. His technical expertise and artistic vision contributed to the visual language of film.
Gikov's work in cinema helped document and shape Soviet culture during a transformative period. He was laid to rest at Donskoe Cemetery in 1946, leaving behind a legacy in the history of cinematography.