Career
Agapkin was born in Ryazan Governorate in 1884. From 1912 to 1915, he studied at the Tambov musical school and later served in the army. After the revolution of 1917, Agapkin became a functionary of the People’s Commissariat of Internal Affairs. He was the leader of the People’s Commissariat of Internal Affairs"s orchestra.
Agapkin led the combined military orchestra during the famous Red Square Parade in Moscow on 7 November 1941.
"Farewell of Slavianka" was one of the four marches that were played in that Parade. He also led the orchestra during the 1945 parade.
His music has appeared in many films including 72 Meters (2004).
