Music and Time Annotation << Back The State Orchestra of Russian Folk Instruments of Adygea «Russian Valor» named after A.V. Shipitko as a Cultural Phenomenon N.M. Sushkova The State Orchestra of Russian Folk Instruments «Russian Valor» named after A.V. Shipitko of the Concert Association of the Republic of Adygea is a unique ensemble, founded as a symbol of interethnic unity. Through a combination of folk traditions, theatrical spectacle, and broad repertoire possibilities, the «Russian Valor» orchestra represents a distinctive phenomenon – a vivid example of the preservation and creative development of national culture in a contemporary multi-ethnic environment. Keywords: «Russian Valor» orchestra, A.V. Shipitko, folklore, folk instruments, repertoire, theatricalization. DOI: 10.25791/music.7.2026.1419 Pp. 29-33.