Ilya Shatrov

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Ilya Alekseevich Shatrov
Postcard issued for the 130th anniversary of Shatrov's birth
Native name	Илья (Илий) Алексеевич Шатров
Born	April 1, 1879 (or 1885) Zemlyansk, Russian Empire
Died	Tambov, Soviet Union May 2, 1952
Buried	Vozdvizhensky Cemetery
Allegiance	Russian Empire
Service / branch	Russian Imperial Army
Rank	Kapellmesister
Unit	Mokshansky Regimental Orchestra (214th Reserve Mokshan Infantry Regiment)
Battles / wars	Russo-Japanese War Battle of Liaoyang Battle of Mukden
Awards	Order of Saint Stanislaus (3rd class with swords) Order of St. George

Ilya Alekseevich Shatrov (April 1, 1879 (or 1885) - May 2, 1952) was a Russian military musician, conductor and composer. He is known for composing the waltz On the Hills of Manchuria in 1906. The waltz recounts his experiences at the Battle of Mukden during the Russo-Japanese War, and he dedicated it to one of his comrades who was killed in the battle.^[1]