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Russian Folk Duo (New York)
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RESUME

Objective:
To perform professionally authentic Russian folk singing and dancing in various cultural, educational and entertainment contexts.

Skills:
Perform on over ten Russian instruments, including the balalaika, garmoshka, jaleika, kugikly, rojki and various rhythmic instruments.
Thorough knowledge and mastery of variety of regional folk-singing styles including Northern and Southern Russia, Siberian and Cossack songs; various rituals, including wedding ceremonies, caroling, the romance and other popular genres.

Costumes:
Four different stage costumes. Northern Russia, Smolensk Wedding, Don River Kossack and Siberian peasant set. All custumes were made in Russia by master craftsmen.


Major performances:
 

1997

International Festival, San Francisco, CA,
Concerts in Los Angeles and San Diego, CA with "NEVA" Russian Dance Ensemble

1996
Russian Bear New Years`s Eve, Detroit, Michigan
Christmas Ball at Embassy of Russia, Washington, D C.
Nation-wide Tour with "NEVA Russian Dance Ensemble

1995
WMNB Russian-American Cable Television, New Year`s Show Brooklyn, NY
QVC Cable Television, Appearance on the show “Russian Treasures”
Russian Nobility Ball at Plaza Hotel, New York City
The Walter Reade Theater, Lincoln Center, New York City
European Folk Festival, Lincoln Center, New York City

1994
Russian Tea Room Restaurant, New York City
Romantic Concert at Henry M. Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, Florida
United Nations, New York City
WGBB Radio, Featured Interview, New York

1993
Au Bar, New York City
"Russian Nobility Easter Ball" Plaza Hotel, New York City

1992
International Cultural Parade, City Hall, New York City
Russian Spring Festival, Princeton University, New Jersey

1991
Tour: Rostov-na-Donu, Volgodonsk, Chelyabinsk, Leningrad, Russia
Russian Winter Show, Brazzaville, Congo, Africa

1990
Tours: Mongolia, Czechoslovakia, Siberia, Gold Ring of Russia

1985-1989
Moscow State Academy of Arts

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