Following the Footsteps of Russian Scientists of Tuva Folk Music

This article aims to highlight the significance of song folklore recordings when documenting scientific heritage first scientists and researchers Tuvan musical folklore—A. N. Aksenov E. V. Gippius—during period 1927 1965. The methodological basis consists principles historical continuity, objectivity, a holistic approach analysis history development traditional vocal music prospects for its development. study folk is inextricably linked with professional art. Currently, works visiting Soviet composers, melodically associated folklore, are practically not performed in repertoire concert programs creative collectives city Kyzyl. One main obstacles their further application absence these curricula educational institutions. issues use preserved sources digital archive Academy "Xөөmei" analyzed. question raised about need create single institutional repository materials on work Russian specialists, musicologists, who studied culture Tuvinians period. Modern was largely based results Aksenov's research, whose activities served as reference point contributed flourishing art Tuva.