Vasiliy Alexandrov Born in St. Petersburg in 1950. Graduated from Institute of Mechanics and worked as engineer-designer. A member of the St. Petersburg Cartoonist's Club since 1983. Participated in several national and international cartoon competitions in former Soviet Union , Russia , Poland , Bulgaria , Italy , Germany , Turkey , Ukraine , Brazil , China , Iran , Spain , Kenya , Canada , Hong Kong , Azerbaijan , Czechia , India , USA , Romania , Syria , Indonezia, Belgium. Prizes: - Excellent prize - FreeCartoonsWeb Competition / China (2004) - Certificate of Excellence - 4th International Editorial Cartoon Competition / Canada (2004) - Special prize - The Asian Dragon Cartoon Competition / Hong Kong (2005) - Second prize – UMO International Cartoon Contest / India (2005) - Special prize – “Theatre” / Syriacartoon (2006) - General prize - "Make room! You are not the only one in the world!" / Tatarstan , Russia (international) (2006) - Special prize - "Watch Out, Femida!" / St.Petersburg, Russia (international) (2007) - Memorial - Ardabil / Iran, (2007) - First prize - "Funny Hi-Tech in Art" / "Prestigio" (2007) Published in numerous newspapers and magazines Contact: Alexandrov_Vasil@mail.ru