Rustem Yakhin was a unique Tatar composer and pianist of the 20th century. Through his piano and instrumental compositions, as well as vocal romances, he made a tremendous contribution to the development of Tatar music. He was hailed as the last romantic of Tatar classical music, and his music, reflecting the essence of Tatar culture and spirit, has been and remains beloved by the Tatar people.

Musical excerpt used in the introduction: Rustem Yakhin, Waltz-Impromptu. Performed by Ramilya Saubanova.

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