Joy of life with Nina Tsypina

Joy of life with Nina Tsypina
In love with life — this is what they say about the members of the Guild of Jewish Artists and Craftsmen, whom I sincerely admire. They create miracles with their own hands: they paint canvases, carve wood, create from stone, amber, glass; they create stained glass, tapestries, pictures from straw and leather, weave carpets-pictures, make medals or take photographs. There are even masters who draw money with incredible precision, but in the form of friendly caricatures. Believe me, there is someone to write about in our community — these are people who have not lost their taste for life and do not sit idly by.
Nina Tsypina, who worked for many years as vice-president of the Guild of Jewish Artists and Craftsmen, accepted people into the guild regardless of their religion or origin.
She personally creates real works of art... from shells. Yes, from those very shells that can be found on the ocean shore. Together with her husband, the legendary Matvey Solovyov, she created many amazing works. Today, Matvey Solovyov is no longer with us, but his memory lives on, as does his work.
Matvey Solovyov is not just a master of sports, but a legendary man. An Olympic champion and an outstanding weightlifter, he inspired with his achievements, fortitude and desire to move forward. After a difficult open-heart surgery, he did not give up: after six months of training, he joined the New York team, competed in nine major American and Pan-American championships, won five gold and four silver medals. And at the World Veterans Games in Sydney, he won silver. His story is an example of courage and fortitude, which our Brooklyn and the USA are rightfully proud of.
Chess sets created by Matvey and Nina from toys, spoons, clothespins are exhibited in chess museums in St. Louis (Missouri), on Long Island, and are also in private collections; some were shown at the exhibition. The creators were invited to international congresses, emphasizing: no one has done anything like this! They also made Minors and were awarded a grant from the Brooklyn Arts Department for their contribution to preserving Jewish traditions.
Our Ninochka is a candidate of pedagogical sciences, the author of manuals for teachers of Russian, which were used throughout the Soviet Union. An excellent worker of public education of the RSFSR, awarded with certificates of the Presidium of the Academy of Pedagogical Sciences of the USSR, she continues to benefit society even after moving to the USA. Matvey Solovyov's book "Memories of a Lifetime" was published under Nina's editorship. It was nice to see at the exhibition, next to the works of art, certificates of the Academy of Sciences, which have been stored for many years, Matvey's medals and letters of gratitude and certificates for charitable work in the USA.
Yes, amazing people who are not accustomed to an idle existence, speaking Russian and English, live next to us - and again and again they amaze us with their energy and skill.
Ninochka Tsypina turned 90! Although I have known her for about thirty years, I still can’t believe this number. You should just hear how she speaks, and look at the photo taken today – how she looks! Nina radiates energy, joy and love of life.
Ninochka's students came to the library to congratulate her. They recalled how she not only taught Russian, but also taught how to speak and think beautifully.
There were so many guests that there were not enough seats. I would like to especially mention Alexander Kozadoy, who, while living in Moscow, was awarded the USSR Council of Ministers Prize, VDNKh awards, etc., and now, having lived in New York for 30 years, continues to inspire with his tact, culture, and dignity. I also admire the works of master Kleinerman, who creates wood products, as well as professional artist Viktor Ostapenko. And how many more names could be listed!
But perhaps one of Nina Tsypina's greatest achievements is that thanks to her support, many people's American dreams have come true. And today they proudly say: "We had exhibitions of our works in America, and we were written about on the pages of the American newspaper "R. Reklama". A great country and worthy people give unique opportunities to those who came to this country for a dream.
Yes, Nina Tsypina is a woman in love with life. Today she dreams of writing a book about how to properly teach drawing, gives lectures at the book club at the Jewish center JCH of Bensonhurst, participates in exhibitions - and sometimes returns home late at night, tired but happy.
Of course, such women deserve the title "Woman of the Year", a holiday can be named after such people. Keep it up, dear Ninochka!
Marina Lagunova