Аннотация:The article examines the genealogy of the caricaturist P. E. Shcherbov’s family. The source basis of the study includes archival materials from Russia and Finland, documents from the museum’s collection and periodical publications. For the first time in the domestic historiography, the researcher identifies P. E. Shcherbov’s ancestors, examines their biographies, accomplishments and social status. The conclusion is made that Shcherbov’s family members, coming from the lower strata of the society, due to their talents acquired social status and substantial prosperity. The painter’s nationality is identified as Russian.
