John Wurdeman sponsors Collecting Russian Art.
John is a collector of 19th and 20th century Russian Realist art and has become an expert and advocate for the movement. He established and runs Lazare Gallery in Charles City, Virginia, which specializes in 19th, 20th and 21st century Russian Realism. John has lectured at museums and universities, and to students, charity groups, museum docents and donors at Lazare Gallery. John is the Director of Vision Art Fund, an art investment fund that deals in Russian Realism, and he is an advisory Member of the Global Arts Network which promotes peace and cultural understanding through the arts.
John visits Russia frequently to meet with renowned artists, art union officials, gallery owners, auction house and museum directors, and with the directors and professors of the Surikov Institute in Moscow. He is passionate about the history and philosophy of the movement, and loans to museums from his extensive personal collection. He currently resides alongside the Lazare Gallery in Virginia.
You can contact John at: John@lazaregallery.com
Collecting Russian Art 
Very good to meet you today, John. Thank you again for being so generous with your time and sharing your home.
Jay & Trina McElligott
Last week we met your son, John, in Signaghi, Georgia at his studio. He is a delightful young man. We very much enjoyed our time with him. We purchased a painting which he is putting on exhibit at the Historical Museum. At his suggestion we will be mailing you a check this week.
Allan Nagle
Hello John!!
It has been several years since we met but I think of you and your gallery often. I found your exquisite blog through Blogged, as I moved my blog to my website and have listed mine with them as well.
I hope you are doing famously with the gallery. I do so much want to visit. Perhaps after my solo show in October. My husband and I need a break so may come up.
All the best to you my friend.
Diane
http://LDianeJohnson.com/blog
I met you in 1999 in Shenako, Tusheti..then I met your wonderful wife 2001 on Grove Ave…O my gosh you two changed my world and I thank you deeply for that! Your gallery is the most astonishing place, fabulous paintings. I love what you and Mrs. Kathy do. With respect, Eka 🙂
Hello John,
N.E. Timkov 1975 “Msta River”oil on board 70X49.5 cm27,5X19,5 inch $25000. Painting will be ship back to Russia in a several days from Colorado (because did not find a buyer yet) If you find that painting interesting to your colection please let me know
Dmitri Kolosenkov
dmitri.kolosenkov@facebook.com
bettyjmac3@yahoo.com
I think you are a Fine Artist John