SHUGAYUPOV, Vakil Shakirovich

SHUGAYUPOV, Vakil Shakirovich (29.8.1936 in Selo Alkino, Salavatsky Raion of the BASSR — 28.6.2017 in Ufa, buried in his homeland) was a master of the national musical instruments production. Merited Art Worker of the BASSR (1988). Laureate of the Soul of Russia Award of the Government of the RF (2013), etc. Graduated from Kazan Art School in 1963. Since 1966, artist at Bashk. Art and Production Plant. Between 1981—92, kuray production master at Bashk. Experimental and Production Plant of the All‑Russia Music Society. Between 1997—2000, musical instruments production master at Folk Art Centre in Ufa. In 1976, Sh. was the first in the RB, who developed the technology of kuray production out of veneering wood. Since 1980s, has been engaged in the reconstruction and manufacture of dumbyra and since 1995 — kyl-kubyz.