This manual was written by a teacher at the Moscow State Agricultural Academy named after S.G. Stroganov for applicants entering art universities. The manual provides examples of entrance examinations, step-by-step discloses the main tasks that arise at all stages of work, and examines in detail all the details of the figure. Each task is provided with comprehensive comments and diagrams. The guide will become an indispensable assistant for everyone who dreams of mastering the technique of Stroganov's drawing and entering an art university.