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Featuring over 600 cross-referenced entries, this comprehensive resource explores Russia's rich musical landscape, including major performing organizations, venues, and various genres like ballet, film music, symphony, and church music. It includes a detailed chronology and an introduction that provides context, along with an extensive bibliography for further research. This second edition serves as an essential reference for anyone interested in the history and development of Russian music.

This comprehensive biography of Sergey Prokofiev, a beloved yet underappreciated composer, offers an intimate portrait of his life and circle, alongside a clear account of the political events influenced by Stalin's cultural policies during his career. It includes previously unpublished illustrations.