From Russia with Love

Music is one of the aspects of Russian culture that plays a very important role in the life of the country. Russian music includes various genres: music, opera, folk music, classical, contemporary, as well as rock and pop music.

Classical genre is usually used in opera and ballet. Many classic music composers are known all over the world. One of the most famous classical music composers was Mikhail Glinka. He managed to combine the elements of classic and folk music. Another famous Russian classical music composer is Tchaikovsky, who had a worldwide fame.

Russian folk music has an old history. During the time Russian folk music developed and changed, but preserved national peculiarities. Even today many people are still fond of folk music, which is sometimes combined with modern music. Russian folk has different genres each of which has its own peculiarities. There are some singers that perform only folk music and gain big popularity.

During your visit Russia you will surely go to one of Russian churches and there you will have an opportunity to listen to Russian church music, which is unforgettable. So you will not only admire the beauty of the church, but also the sounds of Russian church music. More travel information about Petersburg travel and Moscow tours.

To perform Russian folk music different musical instruments are used, among them the Balalaika, which is famous all over the world.