His name creates more questions than answers. Officially recognized artistic “ bohemia” considers Shadchnev’s creative work as Underground. He is a prosperous figure for “hungry” Underground. He is in high favour with officials and mass-media. Ordinary art fanciers have various viewpoints on his work. Some of them take a delight in looking at his pictures, but others are angry. Some people think that it is painting; others consider it as graphic arts. Even professional art critics cannot understand how and by what means his pictures are done. All these moments are the evidence to prove that Shadchnev’s works are not what we call orthodox. His works are something really new.