Nicholas Teliatnikow
Nicholai, Nikolaj, or Nicholas Pavlovich Teliatnikow (May 15, 1909 – July 3, 1970) was a Russian photographer and photojournalist based in New York City. He was renowned for his portrayal of Russian-American life in New York City, depicting social as well as historical issues such as the White Emigre.
Nicholas Teliatnikow
- Name
- Nicholai Teliatnikow
- Born
- 15 May 1909
- Birthplace
- Russia
- Died
- 3 July 1970
- Place of death
- New York City
- Known for
- Photography
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- photographer · photojournalist · journalist
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Nicholai, Nikolaj, or Nicholas Pavlovich Teliatnikow (May 15, 1909 – July 3, 1970) was a Russian photographer and photojournalist based in New York City. He was renowned for his portrayal of Russian-American life in New York City, depicting social as well as historical issues such as the White Emigre.
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• Name — Nicholai Teliatnikow • Birth Name — Nicholai Teliatnikow • Born — 15 May 1909 • Birthplace — Russia • Died — 3 July 1970 • Place of death — New York City • Known for — Photography
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Teliatnikow received much attention for his portrayal of Russian-American life in New York City, particularly his depiction of the White Emigre. He was the main photographer for the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia from 1940 to 1960; he photographed Russian-American events such as weddings, christenings, balls, conferences and demonstrations. He also photographed several clergymen of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Teliatnikow signed his photographs with a white, hand-written watermark, "Photo by N. Teliatnikow". He owned two studios, which he eventually combined in his Hamilton Heights apartment, where he stored over 50,000 photographs (including the negatives).
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1909
Nicholas Teliatnikow born at Russia.
1970
Nicholas Teliatnikow died at New York City.
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