Music in Bashkortostan

collected numerous folk songs in Bashkortostan beginning in 1930.

The 1968 foundation of the Ufa State Institute of Arts sponsored research in the field.

The quray (end-blown flute) is the most important instrument in the Bashkir ensemble; it is made from a special reed found only in the Ural Mountains.

The National Symphonic Orchestra of the Bashkortostan Republic was founded in 1992 under the leadership of Tahir Kamalov.

It emerged as one of the major symphonies in late 20th century Russia.