Particularly important role Nesterov gave St. Sergius in rallying the Russian people .
The image of St. Sergius of Radonezh , near and dear to the artist since childhood , was embodiment of the moral ideal for Nesterov .
Particularly important role Nesterov gave St. Sergius of Radonezh   in rallying the Russian people .
The image of St. Sergius of Radonezh , near and dear to the artist since childhood , was embodiment of the moral ideal for Nesterov .