KARADGOV, Ivan Dimitrov Karadjov (27.ІІ.1950). Born in the village of Vetren, Pazardjishko. In 1977, he graduated from the Academy of Arts, majoring in restoration and conservation, specializing in “Restoration of easel oil painting and its microbiological problems”. Participated in a scientific seminar in Germany on the same issue. Member of the SBH. Lived in Shumen, worked in the Art Gallery as director and restorer from 1981 to 1984.