Kashtanka with illustrations by Gennady Spirine

Gennady Spirine (born December 25, 1948) is a contemporary classic of children's illustration. His work is admired by adults and children around the world, and the artist's works are held in private and public collections, including the Princeton University Library and the Museum of Arts in Milan. The illustrations have brought G. Spirine not only widespread fame and love from readers but also numerous awards.
The illustrated classics ("Kashtanka", "The Tale of Tsar Saltan", "The Nose", etc.) by the artist have become particularly beloved by the Russian-speaking reader due to his recognizable watercolor technique. His works are true masterpieces that will undoubtedly be enjoyed by many more generations to come.