Springs of the folk soul: from the history of the formation of Kazan culture of the XX century

Abstract

The article attempts to systematize the historical stages of the formation of the Orchestra of Folk Instruments of the Republic of Tatarstan, which is led by the People's Artist of Russia, Professor A.I. Shutikov. Creative connections of the collective are revealed, the foundations of the creative orientation of the leader and musicians are formulated. The activities of the orchestra are regarded as an important segment of the Republic of Tatarstan culture.