Russian Bards

The so-called singing poets, or bards, are a special phenomenon in Russia. Their songs express their attitude towards life, sometimes criticize reality, but mostly create homely and friendly atmosphere.

Stories of Famous Vladimir Vysotsky Songs
It’s been more than 30 years since the most striking representative of bard song genre – a poet and singer Vladimir Vysotsky passed away. His hoarse voi...
Russian Bards: Their Professions
Russian bard songs, which originated in the mid-twentieth century, were written not by professionals but by amateurs. They created in their spare timeby drawing...

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