V. Komardenkov graduated from the Stroganov Art School in 1919 (S.Noakovski's student). One of the founders of ObMoKhu (Society of Yong Artists. The Society, composed of students at the Moscow Free Art Studios/VKhuTeMas). V. Komardenkov was a member of the Theatre Department of the People's Commissariat of Education headed by V. Meyerhold. As an art director and scene-painter he counts to his name some 70 stage productions and 30 films. He was a regular participant of the exhibitions at home and abroad (since 1919). He was awarded the Silver Medal in Paris Exhibition (1937). He made propaganda posters for the Illiteracy-Fighting Emergency Commission. Important shows include "First Russian Art Exhibition" (Berlin, 1922). He acquired a professorship and during 1945-1973 taught at Painting Sub-Department in the Moscow Industrial Art College (former Stroganov School). His works are exhibited in The Tretyakov's Gallery, The Russian Museum, other galleries and private collections.