Fere [Firyé], Vladimir Georgiyevich (5–7/20–1902, Kamyshin [now Volgograd distr.]; 9–2–1971, M.). Comp. and ethnomusicologist. Grad. from the M. Cons. as a comp. (1929), studying with Glier, Katuar (Catoire), and Myaskovsky, and as a pianist (1930), studying with Gol'denveizer (Goldenweiser). Was a member of PROKOLL from 1925–28 (see Bely); also held administrative and editorial positions. Lived in Kirgizia from 1936–44 and with Maldybayev and V. Vlasov was one of the founders of professional…