title: Russian Folk Songs: Musical Genres and History
author:  Vadim Prokhorov 
description: <i>Russian Folk Songs: Musical Genres and History</i> by composer, concert pianist and choral conductor Vadim Prokhorov...is a scholarly, college-level analysis written to introduce educators in particular to the diversity and rich cultural lore of Russian folk music. The history of Russian folk songs are discussed at length, as well as detailed musical analysis, and sample songs in full musical notation, presented both in the original Russian and translated into English. <i>Russian Folk Songs</i> is a superbly presented study and deftly written academic reference to a grand, ethnic, and enduring musical tradition.<br /><br /><i>Russian Folk Songs</i> is a superbly presented study and deftly written academic reference to a grand, ethnic, and enduring musical tradition. (<i>The Bookwatch</i>)<br /><br />Prokhorov's attractive and valuable book provides a collection of songs for study and performance along with interesting accompanying text...a thoroughly usable book. (<i>CHOICE</i>)
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  * [Cover](Sang_9780451497918_epub3_cvi_r1.xhtml)
  
  
  * [Title Page](Sang_9780451497918_epub3_tp_r1.xhtml)
  
  
  * [Copyright](Sang_9780451497918_epub3_cop_r1.xhtml)
  
  
  * [Dedication](Sang_9780451497918_epub3_ded_r1.xhtml)
  
  
  * [Contents](Sang_9780451497918_epub3_toc_r1.xhtml)
  
  
  * [Preface](Sang_9780451497918_epub3_prf_r1.xhtml)
  
  
  * [Prologue: From Russia, with Love](Sang_9780451497918_epub3_prl_r1.xhtml)
  
  
  * [Chapter I: Original Sins](Sang_9780451497918_epub3_c001_r1.xhtml)
  
  
  * [Chapter II: Pandora’s Inbox](Sang_9780451497918_epub3_c002_r1.xhtml)
  
  
  * [Chapter III: The Hundred-Dollar Takedown](Sang_9780451497918_epub3_c003_r1.xhtml)
  
  
  * [Chapter IV: Man in the Middle](Sang_9780451497918_epub3_c004_r1.xhtml)
  
  
  * [Chapter V: The China Rules](Sang_9780451497918_epub3_c005_r1.xhtml)
  
  
  * [Chapter VI: The Kims Strike Back](Sang_9780451497918_epub3_c006_r1.xhtml)
  
  
  * [Chapter VII: Putin’s Petri Dish](Sang_9780451497918_epub3_c007_r1.xhtml)
  
  
  * [Chapter VIII: The Fumble](Sang_9780451497918_epub3_