| Summary: | Introduction. The article examines the life and career journey and of Valentina B. Iltsaranova, a People’s Artist of the USSR, People’s Singer of the Russian
Federation, and Honorary Citizen of Kalmykia. G oals. The paper introduces into scientific discourse a unique sample of the Kalmyk lingering folk song genre — ‘Tovta
Teegm ’. R esults. The vivid ideological and creative contents of this Kalmyk lingering
song mirrors the manifold surrounding reality, giving rise to different poetic and musical images. Its unique nature is determined by the magnificent tonal structure and sophisticated melodic line. Certain characteristics discovered make it possible to identify
the song as a lyrico-dramatic one.
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