Nikolai Aldunin

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Nikolai Aldunin (born September 1, 1956) is a Russian artist noted for his microscopic art described as "masterpieces" and "pioneering work", "famous in Russia and around the world".[ by whom? ] His work includes a T-34 tank a fraction of the size of an apple seed and composed of more than 200 pieces, made of pure gold and described as "perfect copy of a real vehicle"; a gold saddle and horseshoes for a flea; and a camel train in the eye of a needle. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

He has motivated the creation of a museum for miniatures in Moscow. [2] [6] [7]

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