The man behind the most iconic illustrations for #Russian folk fairytales Lawyer by trade and painter by calling, Ivan Bilibin was born 150 years ago, on August 16, 1876. The refugee, cartoonist and opera set designer immortalized the Firebird, Koschei and Baba Yaga. He designed operas for Stravinsky and ballets from #Paris to Buenos Aires. He is also considered the most famous literary illustrator in Russian history. Check out some of his amazing works! 🔔 Gateway to #Russia