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Vasily Andreyev

Russian musician (1861-1918) · Russia · On the map · Musicians · Died at 57

Vasily Vasilievich Andreyev was a Russian musician responsible for the modern development of the balalaika and several other traditional Russian folk music instruments, and is considered the father of the academic folk instrument movement in Eastern Europe.

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Awards

Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour

About this person

Country
Russia
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1861 to 1918 · aged 57