Sakharov, Kireevsky, Afanasyev and others: Stravinsky in the context of Russian folkloristics

This article focuses on the studies and collections of folk songs tales that formed main source inspiration for Igor Stravinsky during Russian period his work. To do this, I begin with a brief analysis evolution folkloristics mainly 19th century construction science clearer, national patriotic goals methods, as well use literature poetry by artists time. It was in this field active, although case own modern approach, it is difficult to answer whether motivations were clearly or not.