For a long time, we have known the phrase "Repin's painting, They Have Arrived!", which hints at an awkward and even embarrassing situation. However, contrary to popular belief, Ilya Repin is not related to this work. The painting belongs to the Voronezh artist Lev Grigorievich Solovyov and is called "Monks. Went the Wrong Way". It was created in the 1870s and has become a true masterpiece. The subject of the painting is somewhat vulgar, but that is what makes it amusing.

The canvas depicts rural women bathing in the river, naked and enjoying the warm summer water. Suddenly, due to the current, a boat with monks floats towards them. The young monks are so stunned by what they see that they cannot take their eyes off the naked women, while the older monk simply smiles good-naturedly, as if acknowledging the unpredictability of fate. It is amusing that none of the monks turn away or close their eyes at the unexpected scene. Solovyov also masterfully captured the emotions of the women: some show fear and surprise, others laugh, while a few remain indifferent to the arrival of guests.

But how did it happen that this mischievous canvas was attributed to Repin? During Soviet times, the painting was sent to the Art Museum of Sumy, where it ended up next to Repin's works. Since Ilya Efimovich himself loved to joke in his paintings, visitors assumed that this was also his creation. The title of the painting was forgotten, and people began to call it "They Have Arrived!" Since then, this expression has come to denote an awkward and anecdotal situation.