Mikhail Fabianovich Gnessin (1883-1957), composer, author of literary writings on music. Professor of composition (1925-1936). Together with his pupils at the lesson. Sitting are: M.F. Gnessin, Yu.V. Tikhomirov, N.V. Narimanidze. Standing are: V.P. Gerchik, A.A. Kozakevich, L.M. Birnov, B.I. Karakhan.