About Nikolay Kulbin
Lived 1868 – 1917 (aged 48). Nikolay Kulbin was a Russian writer, university teacher, painter, composer, illustrator and photographer.
Nikolai Ivanovich Kulbin (; 1868, Helsinki – 6 March 1917, Petrograd) was a Russian Futurist artist, musician and theorist.
Kulbin first trained as medical doctor at the Imperial Military Medical Institute, graduating in 1893. He then became a lecturer at the Military Medical Attendants' School while also researching alcoholism.
He became an active artist and set designer. From 1913 to 1914 gave lectures on Futurism.
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Who was Nikolay Kulbin?
Russian writer (1868-1917)
When was Nikolay Kulbin born?
Nikolay Kulbin was born on 2 May 1868 in Helsinki.
When did Nikolay Kulbin die?
Nikolay Kulbin died on 6 March 1917 in Saint Petersburg.
What was Nikolay Kulbin's occupation?
Nikolay Kulbin was a writer, university teacher, painter, composer, illustrator and photographer.
What nationality was Nikolay Kulbin?
Nikolay Kulbin was Russian.
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