About Katya Expertise I am Russian, I was a child when I emigrated, and felt like I had lost my roots for a while. So when the time came, I studied a bit about my own culture, and sort of reclaimed my heritage. I hope I know a fair bit about Russia, not only from being Russia and speaking Russian etc. but also through my own journey of finding out more about Russian culture.
Experience I am Russian and have studied a bit about Russian culture, as well as doing a intercultural communication course at university.
Organizations World Vision.
Education/Credentials One year left of my bachelor degree in international relations.
Question So i have a few questions...
What is an example of culturally specific music in Russia?
What are some of the instruments that are commonly found in traditional Russian music?
Answer Hello Megan,
I'm not quite sure what you mean by culturally specific music in Russia? The traditional music in Russia is known to some extent by most of the populace, although older people would know the music better in most cases.
Instruments that are commonly found in traditional Russian music are the balalaika (sort of like a triangular guitar), gusli (an extremely old instrument and innately Russian), rozhok, which I guess is sort of like a trumpet, and dudka, which is basically a traditional Russian flute. And of course it is often accompanied by singing, which traditionally is a bit nasally in the case of women.
Hope this helps, cheers:)
