Altanets Valentin Ivanovich (1936-1995) - Ukrainian artist. Born in Krivoy Rog. Graduated from Odessa Art School named after M. Grekov (1962). An Exhibitor of the city, republican, union and foreign exhibitions (since 1963). Active participant in Odessa nonconformist movement. His works are in the National Art Museum, Odessa Art Museum, Odessa Literary Museum, as well as in private collections in Ukraine, Russia, Canada and Germany.