Transformations of the Russian Song Culture During the 1990s (the Regional Aspect)

Abstract

In the Russian song culture of the 1990s both the general features of development in the
conditions of reformation of society, as well as the regional specific features were revealed. The
issue is examined in the article by the example of the song culture of the composers’ (authorial)
tradition of the Volgograd Region. The democratization of society and market economy relations
have led to a reorganization of the institutions of culture and artistic unions, the creation of new
forms of institutions, organizations and artistic ensembles, as well as to the birth of show business.
This period was characterized by a diversity of the art of music in terms of genre and style. The
continuity of traditions of the Soviet song classics was preserved, which included songs of civic
importance, as well as war and lyrical songs. An example of innovation in the culture of the region
was the development of pop culture. The art of jazz, rock music, bard and children’s songs had
undergone evolution. The basis of the song culture of the 1990s was the system of musical education
created in the 1990s created during the Soviet period, a network of club institutions, the festival
motion, the formation of sound recording studios and the appearance of musical radio stations.

Keywords: the song culture of Russia, regional culture, the Volgograd region, the popular song,
show business.