The subject of this article is some manifestations of the influence of Western European musical culture on Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninoff’s  music. A very strong trend appeared in Russian music in the second half of the 19th century, the meaning of which was the creation and protection of a unique national style of music. At the same time, Russian composers, deeply aware of themselves as Russian artists, always opposed national isolation and felt its danger. This article discusses the scientific and theoretical foundations of Rachmaninoff's work at that time.

Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninoff, Russian music, European music, rhythm formula

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