Music Education in Krasnoyarsk as a Resource Factor for Building the Civic Solidarity: The Situation by the Outbreak of the War

Abstract

The purpose of the study is a comprehensive analytical review of various sources that reveal the role of music in Krasnoyarsk by the outbreak of the war. A hypothesis: interdependence of cultural and social events and their mutual influence during a period of increased social tension could be observed. Methods. During the study the following research methods were applied: cultural-historical, axiological, continuous sampling, descriptive methods and elements of statistical research. Materials published on the pages of the Krasnoyarsk periodicals for 1937–1941, as well as scientific works about music education and music culture by various outstanding scientists were used. Results. It was proved that music education by the outbreak of the war is considered a foundation for the realization of ideological and educational purposes. And it is also outlined that The Great Patriotic War set new challenges in the cultural life of the Krasnoyarsk Territory in general and Krasnoyarsk in particular. It is concluded that music education is considered a resource for the national solidarity building. Due to such a strong foundation, music education at the beginning of the war was able to fulfil an ideological function while concert musical activities were used as a tool for creating of civic identity.

Keywords

• civic identity
• cultural life in Krasnoyarsk at the beginning of the war
• music education in Krasnoyarsk
• гражданская общность
• культурная жизнь Красноярска в начале войны
• музыкальное образование Красноярска