Pavel Mikhailovich Yashin (1920–2010) was a Soviet painter known for his lyrical landscapes and evocative realism. Born in the Penza region, he began his formal training at the Moscow Art School of 1905 but was drafted into the army before completing his studies. Yashin served with distinction during World War II, taking part in the military campaign from Pskov to Berlin. For his bravery, he was awarded the Order of the Patriotic War, the Medal for Battle Merit, and several other honors.
After the war, Yashin settled in Leningrad, where he resumed his artistic education under renowned painters such as I.A. Serebryany, A.A. Kazantsev, and M.I. Avilov. He became a member of the Union of Artists of the USSR in 1964 and was a regular participant in citywide, national, and republic-level exhibitions. His works are held in private collections across Russia, Italy, Germany, France, Japan, Finland, and the United States.