Ivan Kucherenko

Ivan Iovych Kuchuhura-Kucherenko (Ukrainian: Іва́н Іо́вич Кучугу́ра-Кучере́нко, Russian: Ива́н Ио́вич Кучугу́ра-Кучере́нко; July 7, 1878 – November 24, 1937) was a Ukrainian minstrel (kobzar) and one of the most influential kobzars of the early 20th century. For his artistry he was awarded the title "People's artist of Ukraine" in 1919 and later "People's Artist of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic" in 1926.