The Sculptor of Imperial Grandeur Alexander Mikhailovich Opekushin stands as a monumental figure in the annals of Russian sculpture, a master whose hands shaped the very identity of a nation during its most imperial era. Born in 1838 amidst the estates of E.V. Olkhin, Opekushin’s early life was defined by a profound struggle for autonomy and the pursuit of artistic excellence. Though born into a world of rigid social hierarchies, his…