Mihail Chemiakin is a Russian painter, sculptor, and stage designer born on May 4, 1943, in Moscow, Russia. He is known for his surrealist, figurative works, which often feature grotesque and fantastical elements. Chemiakin's work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, and he is a recipient of the Order of the Legion of Honor from the French government. Some of his most famous works include "Carnival in St. Petersburg," "Peter the Great," and "The 20th Century." Chemiakin continues to create new works and remains an important figure in the world of contemporary art.