title: Boris Akbulatov
text: # Boris Akbulatov
  
  Boris Ravilyevich Akbulatov (Russian: Борис Равильевич Акбулатов, born December 5, 1949, Ladva village, Karelo-Finnish SSR) is a Russian artist and illustrator.
  
  Since 1985 he was engaged in creating illustrations to epic Kalevala
  
  He was awarded several times for his book illustrations. In 2003 he was awarded an honorary title of Laureate of the Republic of Karelia.
  
  