Music doubles and even triples the force of the army,
and with a priest cross, banners unfurle
and the thunderous roar of music I captured Ismail.
Alexander Suvorov, Field Marshal and Generalissimo of the Russian Empire
With centuries flying by, foreign occupants eager to conquer Russia have always wondered what’s the secret standing behind its people’s staunch attitude, resilience and bravery. In their endeavors to somehow justify the overwhelming defeats Russia’s enemies have always made up stories about mighty sorcerous rituals practiced by the ancient Russians or some
Honoring the 75th anniversary of the Great Patriotic War Victory the Directorate of the Spasskaya Tower Festival is launching on its official webpage a special section dedicated to the War Years Music. There you will find information about the crucial role played by the music and military musicians during the difficult times that our country had to go through. We will share many interesting and
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2. Military Music of Russia: History and Contemporaneity /
3. Sergeev U. Music Doubles the Army // The Teacher’s Journal. — 2005. — № 26.