Yury Kataev

Kataev was born on January 6, 1932, in Rubtsovsk, West Siberian Region (now Altai Territory).

Kataev was known for his work as a muralist, sculptor, ceramist, designer, and painter. He was a member of the Union of Artists.^[2] He is notable in the history of Siberian art primarily as a muralist. He created numerous works in Novosibirsk and the surrounding region, including the relief mural "Novosibirsk" at the Garin-Mikhailovsky metro station (1986), comprehensive interior design for the Novosibirsk Youth Theater (1983), and several architectural decorations, such as the station at Postyshevo (BAM) featuring a bust of P. P. Postyshev and a heraldic composition with a clock on the facade (1982).

Kataev also worked on the design of the suburban banks' pavilion at Novosibirsk-Main station (1980), the architectural decoration of the pioneer camp "Sibtekstilmash" plant (1974), and the interior decoration of the station at Altai (1974). His projects included the interiors of the Tu-144 aircraft, the railway station in Pavlodar, the DC "Manpower Reserves," and a concert hall in Novosibirsk. Since 1963, he participated in provincial, regional, national, and international exhibitions.^{[citation needed]}

Kataev received his education from the Almaty Art School, graduating with honors in the 1950s, and later from the Leningrad Higher Industrial Art School. In 1961, he moved to Novosibirsk at the invitation of the Union of Artists of Novosibirsk, where he spent his entire creative life.^{[citation needed]} A pupil of the Russian classical school of realism, he incorporated its best traditions into his work.

For many years, Kataev was elected to the governing bodies of the Novosibirsk Union of Artists, the board of the Union of Artists, and the exhibition committee.^{[citation needed]}