I can’t help but cry after learning about a wood carver with a hundred thousand followers on Instagram and education in 8th grade.

What do you think, woodman Is it a common profession or calling? A resident of the small village of Kuytun Igor Perevalov by his own example proves that this craft is for the soul. At the age of 58, he decided to become an Instagram blogger. In less than a year, 107,000 people subscribed to his page. I wonder why a village carver bribes people so much?

Wood master Igor Perevalov published his first Instagram post on June 25, 2020. The man immediately recorded a video dating in which he timidly admitted that he did not know what blogging was. He spoke openly and honestly about his life: “I am an illiterate person. I have only 8 classes of education. I'm self-taught.

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However, all this does not repel, but, on the contrary, attracts attention. Igor lives near the forest, where he collects material for his handicrafts. In spring and summer, he makes blanks so that in winter he does not sit idle. All work is done manually, without a single machine for wood.

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Once Igor worked as a teacher of labor training at school and worked with children in an art circle. He was also invited to teach at the Creative House. However, due to the lack of education, the man had to give up his job to younger and more qualified specialists.

Often, the self-taught master takes part in various competitions and regional exhibitions on decorative and applied arts. He is happy to share his achievements with followers, thanks to which they will get to know him better.

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By the way, Igor makes crafts not only from wood, but also from other materials. For example, here's a couple of his bead works. It is hard to imagine how hard this work is. But the result is definitely worth it!

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The beautiful collection of wicker baskets is also impressive. With such an onion, I want to go to the forest!

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Igor Perevalov is a happy family man. In his wife Katya, he just does not like his soul. Together they raised and put on their feet two sons and a daughter, who now live in other cities with their families. He also has 3 beautiful granddaughters and a little granddaughter.

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Why does a master need a blog? Igor Perevalov’s goal is not to sell his work. Although a man dreams of making enough money and buying his wife a ticket to a medical sanatorium. Unfortunately, the woman has health problems, and they failed to get help from the state.

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Igor gets real pleasure simply from sharing his creativity with people. He also shoots video tutorials in which he shows how to make crafts from various materials. For 25 years he has been working in the usual pre-banner, where he arranged his small workshop.

The master also arranges a kind of lottery. Anyone can buy a room at a symbolic price. Then Igor holds a prank among the participants and sends his works to the winners by mail.

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By the same principle, Igor participate in charitable activities. He invites subscribers to choose which craft they want to get. And then all the proceeds are sent for treatment to children in need.

He also enjoys sharing his stories with people. Sincere and touching stories do not leave anyone indifferent!

Igor Perevalov had another dream. He wants an official document that will allow him to study with children and teach them his craft. Unfortunately, he has not yet been hired for such a job, citing his age and lack of education.

In September 2020, in the Irkutsk House of Crafts and Folklore, Igor arranged his exhibition of handicrafts. Everyone could come and enjoy the beauty of his work. Such a stream of creativity did not go unnoticed. The talented master was even in the local news!

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Looking at the profile of Igor Perevalov, you are convinced that How powerful is the Internet?. Thanks to him, thousands of people learned about the man not only from Russia, but also from other parts of the world. We sincerely hope that our article will help the master to increase his audience and quickly realize his cherished dreams. We wish Igor creative inspiration and long life!