From 1970-74 he taught drawing and composition at the Repin Institute and has since 1972 been a member of the Union of Russian Artists. He has since forged a successful career as a book illustrator, having illustrated a number of Russian and foreign language works of literature as well as popular books for children.

Parallel with his illustration work, Anatoly continues to accept commissions for portraits, where his skilled draughtsmanship and ability to capture character is well utilised. Working in a variety of mediums, oil-paintings, drawing, watercolours and pastels, he was elected a member of the National Association of Portrait Artists of Great Britain in 2001. He has had several one man shows, with the most recent being at the Roy Miles Gallery and the Russian Embassy. His work is held in many museums and art galleries in Russia and abroad.