- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893): One of the most famous and beloved Russian composers. Tchaikovsky's works include the ballets "Swan Lake," "The Nutcracker," and "Sleeping Beauty," as well as the operas "Eugene Onegin" and "The Queen of Spades."
- Modest Mussorgsky (1839-1881): Mussorgsky was a Russian composer and pianist. His most famous works include the opera "Boris Godunov" and the orchestral work "Pictures at an Exhibition."
- Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943): Rachmaninoff was a Russian pianist, composer, and conductor. His works include concertos, symphonies, operas, and solo piano pieces.
Traditional Music
- Balalaika: A stringed instrument with a triangular wooden body. It is the most popular instrument in Russian traditional music.
- Accordeon: A type of squeezebox instrument that is widely used in Russian folk music.
- Garmon: A type of accordion with two rows of buttons that is used in traditional Russian music.
Opera and Ballet
- The Mariinsky Theatre: The Mariinsky Theatre is one of the oldest and most prestigious opera and ballet theatres in the world. It is located in St. Petersburg, Russia.
- The Bolshoi Theatre: The Bolshoi Theatre is another famous Russian opera and ballet theatre. It is located in Moscow.
Rock and Pop Music
- Kino (1982-1990): One of the most popular Russian rock bands of all time. Kino's music was a mix of rock, new wave, and pop.
- Viktor Tsoi (1962-1990): Viktor Tsoi was the lead singer of Kino and one of the most iconic figures in Russian rock music.
- DDT (1980-present): DDT is a Russian rock band that has been active for over 40 years.
- Boris Grebenshchikov (1953-present): Boris Grebenshchikov is a Russian singer-songwriter and musician. He is considered one of the pioneers of Russian rock music.