Maksimenko N. "Kalina Polesia", 2000. Oil, frame, 61x61 cm.

 Born on December 31, 1924, in the village of Yaropovichi (now Zhytomyr region). He studied at the art studio of Magnitogorsk (1941 - 1942). Teachers by specialty: I. Grabar, B. Dekhtyarev. He worked in the industry of easel painting. Member of World War II. He was awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labor and a medal. Participated in republican exhibitions (since 1957), personal (together with A. Shkurk) - Kiev (1967).