Vladimir Shukhov is known primarily as an engineer. But even here, it's not all that simple: he was a mechanic, an oil worker, and a builder—three professions in all! He also played sports, enjoyed photography, and enjoyed cycling. Vladimir Grigorievich also seems to have discovered the secret to longevity, as he lived to be 85 and worked actively until the end, without losing either his vitality or his mental acuity. This short, illustrated biography will tell the story of this brilliant engineer. How did his anatomy training influence Shukhov's work? What is 'symphonic' thinking, and how does it manifest itself? Why did oil workers erect a monument to Shukhov? And also, the importance of broadening one's horizons and maintaining order in one's workplace.