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Irina Nikotina

violinist

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Record originEnglish Wikipedia
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Source revisionJun 19, 2026
Entity authorityQ28829108 ↗
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Irina Nikotina is an Uzbekistani violinist. She was born in Tashkent, then in the Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic. Irina Nikotina showcased a talent for the violin from an early age and developed her skills as a violinist from this early age. When it came time for college and further education, Nikotina chose to pursue a career as a musician and as a teacher of music and orchestra. Nikotina was accepted into the Tashkent State Conservatory in Uzbekistan and chose to study music and continue her life as a violinist. She finished her undergraduate degree within the department of music in the conservatory and became a talented violinist.

After completing her studies in music at Tashkent Conservatory, Nikotina furthered her musical education at the Moscow Conservatory, working towards a doctorate in music studies. Working under the tutelage of violinist Igor Bezrodny, Nikotina completed her doctorate in musical studies in 1986.

Following the completion of her education, she became a concertmaster in the Tashkent State Symphony Orchestra. She also played many solo ventures as a solo violinist in Uzbekistan.

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