Burch Vasily (1919-1993) - Ukrainian artist. Born in the village Smolohovitsa, Transcarpathian region. He graduated teachers professional courses drawing and deskryptyvy (1947), where he was lucky to study in Bokshay J. and A. Erdelyi. He graduated from the Kyiv Pedagogical Institute (1952). Participant in numerous art exhibitions (since 1949). Led Mukachevo pedagogical school (1975). Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine (since 1969). He was awarded the Order "Badge of Honor" and the Red Banner of Labor, six medals. He lived and worked in Transcarpathia.