Aronstam Nikhemia Mendelevich (1881-1928)

Aronstam Nikhemia (Nikolai) Mendelevich (born 1881, – died 23 February 1928)

Nikhemia (Nikolai) Mendelevich Aronstam was an industrialist, artist, and public figure. He received a secondary education in Riga while simultaneously studying at an art school. The renowned Berlin painting professor Max Fabian became his mentor, training him in the art of painting for two years. Having become the owner of the “London” biscuit factory located in Riga at 15 Kungu Street, N. Aronshtam did not stop painting, participating in art exhibitions. In Riga, his meticulously executed portraits of prominent figures of the Jewish community were well known—Chairman of the Jewish Community A. Rabinovich, former directors of the “Northern Bank” Antik and S. Zaks. N. Aronshtam's contribution to the establishment of the Society of Jewish Artists in Riga and the Jewish-German gymnasium “Ezro” is also known.