Leader of Ural Cultural Life in the 1900-1930s
The article describes the extent in which a leading creative personality could influence the region's fine art development in the 1<sup>st</sup> 1/3 of the 20<sup>th</sup> century, and compares the types of a traditional leader meaning to preserve the professional skills fundamentals, on the one hand, and a charismatic leader, overthrowing the customary rules and norms. The author considers the role of the most outstanding representatives of the period in question, analyzing their relations with their colleagues, the public, and authorities.