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Ilya Shatrov

Military musician, bandmaster and composer from Russia · Russia · On the map · Musicians · Lived 1879 to 1952 · aged 73

Ilya Alekseevich Shatrov was a Russian military musician, conductor and composer. He is known for composing the waltz On the Hills of Manchuria in 1906. The waltz recounts his experiences at the Battle of Mukden during the Russo-Japanese War, and he dedicated it to one of his comrades who was killed in the battle.

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Awards

Order of Saint Stanislaus
Order of the Red Star
Medal "For Courage"
Medal "For Battle Merit"
Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class

About this person

Country
Russia
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1879 to 1952 · aged 73

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