Shaimardanov Alfried studied for a profession of a cinema operator. From 1988 to 1991, he worked at the Kazan newsreel studio. Shaimardanov made his first picture in 1993 and since then he completely devoted himself to painting. He is the author of large-format pictures, which are distinguished by bright colour and sometimes exotic plots. The artist is a member of the Union of Artists of Russia; he lives in Kazan.
