Prokunin, Vasily Pavlovich
(1848–1910)
Prokunin [Prakúneen], Vasily Pavlovich (1–16–1848, Sosnovka, Tambov distr.; 5–1–1910, M.). Folklorist, pedagogue, and comp. Following grad. from the law dept. of M. Univ., studied at the M. Cons. with P. Chaikovsky and N. Rubinshtein . Taught privately and in several institutions. Among his pupils was Gol'denveizer (Goldenweiser). In the late 1860s began collecting folk songs. Also comp. romances. Bibliography: Sort by:DefaultTitleDateAuthorAscendingDescending Online Computer Library Center…