Early Life, Family and Training Mikhail Scotti was born into a lineage of painters. His father, Ivan Karlovich Scotti, worked as a decorative painter, having been brought to Russia from Northern Italy. This connection to his Italian descent shaped the early environment of the household. After his father passed away, Mikhail was adopted and raised by the history painter Alexei Yegorov. This transition from biological family to a mentor's care defined his formative years. His education began at Saint Catherine's Catholic school, where he received his primary schooling. From there, his path le…