“I Sing of You, My Fatherland”: The Creative Work of Tambov Authors in the 1930s-1950s

Abstract

The aim of the study is to identify the direction of the thematic sphere in the creative work of Tambov authors of the 1930s-1950s (composers, artists, theatre professionals). The paper determines the significant themes and motifs embodied in musical works, paintings, theatrical productions of artists of the Tambov region. The scientific novelty of the study is accounted for by the fact that it presents a panorama of the themes found in the creative work of Tambov authors of the 30s-50s of the XX century, which makes it possible to determine how the Soviet reality was reflected in the works under consideration. As a result of the study, it has been found that in the works of Tambov composers, artists, theatre directors of the 1930s-1950s, the emotional modes of this era are revealed, i.e. the enthusiasm of the “pioneers” in socialism building at the beginning of the period, the heroic opposition to and victory over fascism, the spirit-lifting efforts to rebuild the devastated country during the postwar years; in addition, it has been determined that in the 50s, the search for the image of a contemporary hero led to the authors’ interest in local history themes – the nature and people of the Tambov region.