This edition is a set of first collected together epistolary and memoir materials necessary for understanding and in-depth study of the life and creative path of the great Russian artist. Almost all correspondence of V.I. Surikov with relatives, friends and acquaintances, as well as memories of the artist of his relatives and people who knew him closely, including a number of prominent figures of Russian culture, are included. The publication is designed both for art experts and artists, and for a wide range of art lovers. The book contains more than 110 color and tone illustrations.