Sarenko, Vasily Stepanovich
(1814–1881)
Sarenko, Vasily Stepanovich (1814, Voronezh; 6–17–1881, Orel). Guitarist, comp., and physician. Studied medicine at M. Univ. (grad. 1843). Practiced as a military doctor in Oranienbaum [now Lomonosov] and later at the P. Officers School. Also publ. several articles on medical subjects. Studied the seven-string guitar with Sikhra and was important in promoting interest in this instrument in nineteenth century Russia. Was greatly admired as a performer and comp. by Dyubyuk (Dubuque), Stakhovich…