Anastasiya V. Mironova

In 2020 she graduated from the Faculty of Solo Singing and Conducting at the Rostov State Rachmaninov Conservatoire with the qualification Choral Conductor, Artistic Director of an Ensemble, and Teacher; her diploma thesis was entitled «The Main Areas of Activity of the Kuban Cossack Choir in the 20th–21st Centuries».

In 2021 she completed a second degree at the Faculty of Jazz and Popular Music and Sound Engineering of the same conservatoire, qualifying as Music Sound Engineer and Teacher; her thesis was entitled «Fundamental Aspects of Competence in the Modern Profession of Music Sound Engineer». She also completed music‑school training in piano, accordion, and guitar.

In 2024 she completed postgraduate studies at the Gnesin Russian Academy of Music in the speciality 17.00.02 «Musical Art» under the supervision of Professor Larisa S. Zorilova; her dissertation was entitled «Specific Features of Performing Kuban Cossack Songs in the Contemporary Period».

Since September 2023 Anna V. Mironova has taught at the Gnesin Russian Academy of Music.

Selected publications (scholarly articles):

• «Variability and Multiplicity in Performing Kuban Cossack Songs: Tradition and Innovation», Universitetsky nauchny zhurnal (Philology, History, Archaeology, and Art History), no. 69, 2022, pp. 79–84, DOI 10.25807/22225064_2022_69_79;
• «Vocal‑Performance Dynamics of Musical and Stylistic Attributes in Kuban Cossack Songs in the Context of Cultural Connotations», Universitetsky nauchny zhurnal (Philology, History, Archaeology, and Art History), no. 72, 2023, pp. 69–74, DOI 10.25807/22225064_2023_72_69;
• «Analysis of Folklore Notated Sources as a Method for Transforming Contemporary Performances of Cossack Songs», Universitetsky nauchny zhurnal (Philology, History, Archaeology, and Art History), no. 75, 2023, pp. 73–79, DOI 10.25807/22225064_2023_75_73;
• «Performance Characteristics of Themes and Depiction of Human Emotions in Cossack Folk Songs of the Life Cycle», Universitetsky nauchny zhurnal (Philology, History, Archaeology, and Art History), no. 77, 2023, pp. 62–69;
• «Vocal and Arranging Solutions in Presenting Kuban Folk Songs: Methods and Practice», Kultura i iskusstvo, no. 2, 2024, pp. 13–24, DOI 10.7256/2454‑0625.2024.2.69800;
• «Continuity in the Vocal‑Performance Heritage of the Multigenre Song Culture of the Kuban Cossacks», Filosofiya i kultura, no. 2, 2024, pp. 1–13, DOI 10.7256/2454‑0757.2024.2.69872;
• «Kuban Cossack Songs as a Value‑Bearing Phenomenon of Russia’s Spiritual Culture: Historical Context», Kultura i obrazovanie, no. 1(44), 2022, pp. 16–25;
• «Vocal‑Performance Aspects of Modifications of Kuban Cossack Songs in Contemporary Conditions», Kultura i obrazovanie, no. 1(48), 2023, pp. 80–89.

Conference participation:

• International Scholarly and Practical Conference «Jazz and Popular Music Art: History, Theory, Practice», Gnesin Russian Academy of Music, 16 March 2022;
• International Scholarly Conference «Philosophy and Art», Gnesin Russian Academy of Music, 21 April 2022;
• Member of the organising committee of the International Student Scholarly and Practical Conference «Philosophy and Art», 27 April 2023.

In parallel with her research she works as a performer of folk song and teacher.

From 2014 to 2016 she was a vocal soloist at the Naumchikova Cultural and Leisure Centre in Novokubansk.

For her concert activity she has received the following awards and distinctions:

• laureate of the Presidential Prize for State Support of Talented Youth within the Priority National Project «Education», Presidential Decree no. 325, 2015;
• holder of the honorary title «Young Name of Kuban» in the exploratory and educational expedition «Name of Kuban», marking the 80th anniversary of Krasnodar Territory, 2017.

For many years of research, a cycle of events, and a series of concert programmes dedicated to promoting, preserving, and performing Kuban Cossack folk songs she has been honoured with:

• a Certificate of Appreciation «For active participation and a series of concerts in the 2nd Open Folklore Festival “Kazachya gora”», dedicated to the 225th anniversary of the founding of Prochnookopskaya Stanitsa, Krasnodar Territory, 2019;
• a Letter of Appreciation from the Administration of Novokubansk District, Krasnodar Territory, «For attention to the spiritual, moral, and aesthetic education of the population, support for amateur artistic creativity, and development of culture in Novokubansk District», July 2022.

From 2016 to 2021 she was a vocal soloist with the State Academic Order of Friendship of Peoples Kuban Cossack Choir.

During her work in the choir she received:

• in 2016, a Certificate of Honour «For personal contribution to the preservation and development of Kuban’s professional national art», on the occasion of the 205th anniversary of the State Academic Kuban Cossack Choir;
• in 2021, a Certificate of Honour «For many years of conscientious work and major contribution to the development of the institution and the culture of Kuban», on the occasion of the 210th anniversary of the State Academic Order of Friendship of Peoples Kuban Cossack Choir (Order no. 248‑OD of 13 July 2021).

In 2021 she was a vocal soloist with the Russian Song Choir, TRK «Orfey».

For her active concert work within a series of events in July 2023 she received a Letter of Appreciation from the Ministry of Internal Policy, Information, and Communications of the Republic of Crimea «For personal contribution and active participation in cultural and educational work among servicemen of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in the territory of the Republic of Crimea».

Professional achievements:

• laureate of the International Youth and Student Festival «Christmas Yuletide»;
• laureate of the International Festival‑Competition «Sochi‑ART‑Mir»;
• laureate of the International Festival‑Competition of Folk Song named after Kontsevich;
• Grand Prix of the All‑Russian Festival‑Competition «Donskie samotsvety»;
• laureate of the 13th Kuban Festival of Orthodox Author’s Song «Velichay, dushe moya», 2017.

Personal achievements:

• author of the poetry collection «Recognise Me among Other People», Novatsiya Publishing House, 2015;
• recipient of a grant for the documentary film «I Love Novokubansk District».

Selected original projects:

• All‑Russian Pedagogical Competition «My Best Project», first‑degree laureate diploma, 27 November 2021;
• diploma «Public Recognition» (by the vote of teachers in Russia and neighbouring countries);
• author and organiser of events held in 2021–2022 in Novokubansk District, Krasnodar Territory, within the framework of «2022 – Year of Folk Art and Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Peoples of Russia», July 2022;
• touring solo performances in 2023 as a vocal soloist of TRK «Orfey» and singer‑songwriter within cultural‑educational work among servicemen of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Crimea, July 2023.