Elena Boloskikh

Elena Bolotskikh (born 1952 in Moscow, Russia) is a Russian painter and master of tapestry, recognized for her contributions to decorative and monumental art. She graduated from the Moscow State Pedagogical Institute (Art and Graphic Faculty) in 1974, where she studied under V. G. Gressoney. In 1982, she completed postgraduate studies in the Department of Decorative and Applied Arts.

Bolotskikh became a member of the Union of Artists of the USSR in 1988 and has been an active participant in Moscow, republican, and all-Union exhibitions since 1978. Her works are held in major collections, including the Museum of Modern Art in Moscow, the Museum of the City of Long Beach (USA), the Museum of Culture in Montpellier (France), and the Museum of Culture in Sarpsborg (Norway), as well as in private collections across Europe and North America.

In 2011, she was awarded the title of Honored Artist of Russia for her achievements in the field of visual arts.