Rzhevsky, B. M. The Canary (Kanareyka), 1964. In Russian.

Ржевский Б. М. Канарейка. / Под редакцией профессора Н. А. Гладкова; Редактор Н. А. Тараненко.
Москва : Россельхозиздат, 1964.
48 с. : ил. ; Уменьшенный формат. Мягкая издательская обложка.
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Rzhevsky, B. M. The Canary. / Edited by Professor N. A. Gladkov; Editor N. A. Taranenko.
Moscow : Rosselkhozizdat, 1964.
48 pp. : ill. ; Small format. Original softcover.

This 1964 practical guide, published by Rosselkhozizdat, is a quintessential example of Soviet popular zoological literature. Written by B. M. Rzhevsky and overseen by the prominent ornithologist Professor N. A. Gladkov, the book serves as a professional yet highly accessible manual for the domestic care of songbirds. Despite its compact, pocket-sized format, the volume provides a comprehensive overview of canary husbandry, covering essential topics such as dietary requirements, cage hygiene, and the complexities of the breeding cycle. The text provides a deep dive into the internal logic of avian acoustics, including the arrangement of training methods for developing the bird's song and the scientific principles behind producing rare hybrids and color variations.
The book remains a valuable resource for both novice and seasoned bird enthusiasts, offering insights into avian biology that are applicable to a wide range of caged songbirds. Rzhevsky’s work emphasizes the meticulous care needed for raising healthy fledglings and maintaining the longevity of the birds through proper environmental management. Illustrated with practical drawings, this mid-century publication reflects the widespread popularity of bird-keeping in the USSR and the academic effort to standardize domestic animal care. For the collector of vintage hobbyist literature or natural history ephemera, this 48-page booklet is a charming and informative primary source that documents the intersection of amateur ornithology and professional Soviet science.