You can find the Russian translation (Теория звука) in various formats (PDF, DJVU, ZIP) on digital library platforms:
Provides a direct PDF link for Volume 2 specifically from the 1944 edition. teoriia zvuka kniga skachat
Since the work is well over 100 years old, it is in the public domain and available for free legally. Where to Download (Russian Editions) Hosts individual files for both Volume 1 and
A popular repository for physics and self-development books where you can download both volumes in a ZIP archive . Volume 1 focuses on the vibrations of strings,
Hosts individual files for both Volume 1 and Volume 2 , including historical context on the Russian translations. Alternatives for Music Producers
It is often cited as the "Bible of Acoustics" because Rayleigh established the mathematical framework used in modern sonar, architectural acoustics, and music theory.
The book is split into two volumes. Volume 1 focuses on the vibrations of strings, bars, plates, and membranes. Volume 2 covers the propagation of sound through gases and liquids, focusing on wave equations and diffraction.