Background
SAMOKISH, Nikolay was born on October 27, 1860 in Nezhin.
SAMOKISH, Nikolay was born on October 27, 1860 in Nezhin.
1885 graduate Saint St. Petersburg Academy of Arts.
From 1894 taught art 1912-1917 professor, Battle Studio, Saint St. Petersburg Academy of Arts. 1936-1941 professor, Art Institute, Khar’kov.
Visited the fronts of the Russo-Japanese War and World War 1 to familiarize himself with military life.