Anna Mamonkina

I was born and raised in Naberezhnye Chelny, a city in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia. From a young age, I explored various creative outlets, dabbling in clay sculpting and dance before discovering my true passion for painting at the age of 8. After two years of attending art classes, I decided to pursue my artistic education further and enrolled in art school.

I've always been captivated by the world of art, finding joy in drawing, sculpting, and various forms of decorative arts. My four years at art school were a time of exploration and growth, as I honed my skills and experimented with different mediums. Following that, I took drafting courses, and found myself at a crossroads, contemplating a career in architecture or fine arts.

Ultimately, my love for visual art prevailed, and in 2007, I enrolled at Naberezhnye Chelny Pedagogical University, in the Faculty of Art and Graphics, where future art teachers are trained. The university curriculum was comprehensive, encompassing everything from art history and techniques to psychology and pedagogy. In 2009 and 2010, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in museum internships across Europe, broadening my artistic horizons and exposing me to a wealth of artistic traditio...

1999-2003 Youth Art School Naberezhnye Chelny, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia
2007-2012 Naberezhnye Chelny Pedagogical University Naberezhnye Chelny, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia

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