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In the article the image of an enemy in humorous rhymes dedicated to WWII is analyzed. The central theme is the image of Adolf Hitler. In the conclusions the enemy image is shown as an archaic one. The sphere of humorous rhymes existence is shown. The article is based on the archive materials from the expeditions to Tver region.

The article aims at the study of the sources and existence of the most popular genre of the oral folklore – a ditty. Due to the peculiarities of the regional tradition, in Saratov region of the Volga there is a special ditty style of performing to a Saratov accordion which has made this genre a special signature phenomenon and has created a definite ‘sound ideal’ of the traditional culture of the region.