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New Jersey Balalaika Duo at the International Festival in Morristown, NJ

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Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, garmoshka, vocals), and Valentina Kvasova (dancer) performed during international festival at the Morristown Green in Morristown, New Jersey (Park Place & South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960) on Tuesday, August 7th, 2012 from Noon to 1:15pm.


 

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08-07-2012, Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, garmoshka, vocals), Morristown Green, Morristown, New Jersey, Tuesday August 7th 2012, Park Place & South Street Morristown NJ 07960
08-07-2012, Morristown Green, Morristown, New Jersey

 

Contacts: email: msmirnov@yahoo.com | phone/text: (201) 981-2497


 

Barynya Balalaika Duo live every Thursday night at the 3BR Distillery in Keyport, New Jersey

Every Thursday night from 7pm to 10pm musicians of ensemble Barynya Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, garmoshka, vocals) and Elina Karokhina (balalaika) are playing live music at the 3BR Distillery in Keyport, New Jersey. Exact address of the venue: 3BR Distillery, 7 Main Street, Keyport, New Jersey 07735.

Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Russian Musicians, New Jersey, Barynya Balalaika Duo Live at 3BR Distillery in Keyport New Jersey
Barynya Balalaika Duo Mikhail Smirnov and Elina Karokhina live at 3BR Distillery in Keyport, New Jersey every Thursday

 

12-16-2022, Anyway Cafe in Brooklyn, New York

On Friday, December 16th, 2022 from 9pm to midnight Mikhail and Elina played at the Anyway Cafe in Brooklyn, 1602 Gravesend Neck Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11229. On the photo below with Assemblyman and Co-Founder of FreedomFMRadio Mikhail Novakhov

Barynya Duo, Anyway Cafe Brooklyn, 12-16-2022, Friday December 16th 2022, Anyway Cafe, Elina Karokhina (domra), Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, garmoshka, vocals), 1602 Gravesend Neck Road Brooklyn New York 11229, assemblyman Co-Founder of FreedomFMRadio Mikhail NovakhovBarynya Duo, Anyway Cafe Brooklyn, 12-16-2022, Friday December 16th 2022, Anyway Cafe, Elina Karokhina (domra), Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, garmoshka, vocals), 1602 Gravesend Neck Road Brooklyn New York 11229, assemblyman Co-Founder of FreedomFMRadio Mikhail Novakhov
With Assemblyman and Co-Founder of FreedomFMRadio Mikhail Novakhov on Friday, December 16th, 2022
 

Live Music Balalaika Band - Wedding Tasting Room & Taphouse at Mount Ida Reserve - in Scottsville, Virginia - October 8, 2022

DJ Alisa, bilingual MC-Tamada Mikhail and eight piece live music band provided music and entertainment for mixed Russian-Jewish-American wedding reception in Scottsville, Virginia on Saturday, October 8th, 2022. For their venue newlyweds selected Tasting Room & Taphouse at Mount Ida Reserve, 5600 Moonlight Dr, Scottsville, VA 24590.

Russian-Jewish Wedding, Saturday October 8 2022, 10-08-2022, Tasting Room & Taphouse at Mount Ida Reserve 5600 Moonlight Dr Scottsville VA 24590, DJ Alisa
Russian-Jewish-American wedding in Scottsville, Virginia on Saturday, October 8th, 2022
Russian-Jewish Wedding, Saturday October 8 2022, 10-08-2022, Tasting Room & Taphouse at Mount Ida Reserve 5600 Moonlight Dr Scottsville VA 24590, DJ Alisa
Russian-Jewish-American wedding in Scottsville, Virginia on Saturday, October 8th, 2022

Despacito - Russian-Jewish Live Music Wedding Balalaika Band

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Smuglyanka (singer Mikhail Smirnov)

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Dark Eyes (Mikhail Smirnov)

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August 28, 2022. Russian Wedding reception at The Shore Club in Spring Lake, New Jersey

On Sunday, August 28th, 2022 from 6 to 11pm Mikhail and Elina performed during wedding reception (cocktail hour and dinner) at The Shore Club in Spring Lake. The Newlyweds especially wanted the Hopak dance during the dancing part. Exact address of the venue: Shore Club, NJ, 700 NJ-71, Spring Lake, NJ 07762.

Sunday August 28th 2022, 08-28-2022, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Barynya Balalaika Duo, The Shore Club, Spring Lake, New Jersey, Russian Wedding, Shore Club 700 NJ-71 Spring Lake NJ 07762
Russian Wedding reception at The Shore Club in Spring Lake, New Jersey on Sunday, August 28th, 2022

 

August 19, 2022. Anyway Cafe, Brooklyn, New York

On Friday, August 19th, 2022 from 9pm to midnight Mikhail and Elina played at the Anyway Cafe in Brooklyn. Exact address: 1602 Gravesend Neck Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11229.


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August 13, 2022. Two concerts at the Historic Cold Spring Village in Cape May, New Jersey

On Saturday August 13th, 2022 musicians of Barynya Balalaika Duo Mikhail Smirnov and Elina Karokhina performed two shows at the Historic Cold Spring Village (summer-opening living history village dedicated to life in the first years of American independence) in Cape May, New Jersey. Exact address of the venue: Historic Cold Spring Village, 735 Seashore Rd, Cape May, NJ 08204. Address for GPS: 720 Rt 9 South, Cape May, NJ 08204. First show: 11:00-11:45pm and second show: 12:00-12:45pm.

Saturday August 13th 2022, 08-13-2022, Михаил Смирнов, Элина Карохина, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Barynya Balalaika Duo, Historic Cold Spring Village, Cape May, New Jersey, 720 Rt 9 South Cape May NJ 08204
Historic Cold Spring Village in Cape May, New Jersey, Saturday, August 13th, 2022

 

August 6, 2022. Ukrainian wedding ceremony at the Drumore Estate in Pequea, Pennsylvania (Martic Township in Lancaster County)

On Saturday, August 6th, 2022 around 4pm Mikhail and Elina performed during Ivan and Andrea Ukrainian wedding ceremony at the Drumore Estate in Pequea, Pennsylvania - Lancaster's popular wedding venue located in Martic Township of the Lancaster County. Exact address: 331 Red Hill Road, Pequea, PA 17565. Requested music included Kolomeyka, Lemko Wedding Song, Yellow by Coldplay, Rainbow by Kasey Musgraves, and other selections.

Saturday August 6th 2022, 08-06-2022, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Barynya Duo, Drumore Estate, Pequea, Pennsylvania, Martic Township, Lancaster County, Ukrainian Wedding Ceremony, Drumore Estate 331 Red Hill Road Pequea PA 17565
Ukrainian wedding ceremony, Drumore Estate in Pequea, Pennsylvania on Saturday, August 6th, 2022

 

July 24, 2022. Valentina's 70th Surprise Birthday party at the Donatella Restaurant in Harrington Park, New Jersey

On Sunday, July 24th, 2022 from 1 to 5pm Mikhail and Elina performed at the Valentina's Surprise 70th Birthday party at Donatella Restaurant, 12 Tappan Road, Harrington Park, New Jersey. Музыканты исполнили все любимые песни именинницы: "Миллион алых роз", "Лаванда", "Очи Черные", "Коробейники", "Смуглянка" и многие другие.

Элина Карохина, Михаил Смирнов, воскресенье 24-ого июля 2022-ого года, 07-24-2022, Sunday July 24th 2022, Ensemble Barynya, Barynya Balalaika Duo, Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, garmoshka, vocals), Donatella Restaurant 12 Tappan Road Harrington Park New Jersey
July 24th, 2022. Valentina's Surprise 70th Birthday party, Donatella Restaurant, Harrington Park, NJ

 

July 20, 2022. Virtual performance for Schechter Holocaust Services in Waltham, Massachusetts

Wednesday, July 20th, 2022, 1:30pm. Live performance via Zoom for Schechter Holocaust Services in Waltham, Massachusetts. The program was sponsored by Jewish Family & Children’s Service, 1430 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02451. Title of the event: Virtual "Cafe Hakalah".


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Элина Карохина, Михаил Смирнов, среда 20-ого июля 2022-ого года, 07-20-2022, Wednesday July 20th 2022, New York Balalaika Duo, Schechter Holocaust Services, Waltham, Massachusetts, Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, garmoshka, vocals), Jewish Family & Children’s Service, 1430 Main Street Waltham MA 02451
July 20, 2022. Virtual performance for Schechter Holocaust Services in Waltham, Massachusetts

 

July 16, 2022. Birthday party in Carbon County, Pennsylvania

Mikhail and Elina played for about an hour during birthday party in Carbon County, Pennsylvania on Saturday, July 16th, 2022. Performance took place at a brand new private house. About 25 adults and ten kids attended the event. Артисты поздравили именинницу, попели, поиграли, повеселили гостей, пофотографировались с виновницей торжества и её родителями.

Элина Карохина, Михаил Смирнов, суббота 16-ого июля 2022-ого года, 07-16-2022, Saturday July 16th 2022, Gypsy Singers Musicians, Pocono, Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, garmoshka, vocals), Palmerton, PA, Pennsylvania
July 16, 2022. Birthday party in Carbon County, Pennsylvania

 

July 16, 2022. Russian Adoption Reunion 2022 at the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

On Saturday, July 16th, 2022 musicians and dancers of ensemble Barynya - Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Alisa Egorova, Valentina Kvasova, Alexandr Rudoy - performed 30 minutes show for adoptees ages 8-21, and their families during Russian Adoption Reunion 2022 event that took place at the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel, 5875 Falls Ave, Niagara Falls, ONTARIO L2G 3K7, Canada. There were adoptees from Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Kyrgyzstan and China. Totasl guests count: 250. The program included "Korobushka", "Kalinka", "Valenkee" ("Woolen Boots"), "Mardzhandzha", "Hopak", "Dark Eyes", "The Moon Is Shining Brightly" and "Bottle Dance" based on the "Fiddler On The Roof".

Ensemble Barynya, Ансамбль Барыня, Валентина Квасова, Александр Рудой, Алиса Егорова, Элина Карохина, Михаил Смирнов, суббота 16-ое июля 2022-ого года, 07-16-2022, Saturday July 16 2022, Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Valentina Kvasova (dancer), Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, garmoshka, vocals), Alisa Egorova (dancer), Alexander Rudoy (dancer), Niagara Falls, ONTARIO, Canada, Russian Adoption Reunion 2022, Sheraton Fallsview Hotel, 5875 Falls Ave, Niagara Falls, ONTARIO  L2G 3K7, Canada
Russian Adoption Reunion 2022 at the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, July 16, 2022

 

July 14, 2022. Thursday Night Out Summer Concert Series in Downtown Oak Park, Illinois

Musicians Nina Tritenichenko, Mikhail Smirnov and Elina Karokhina performed from 5pm to 9pm in downtown Oak Park, Illinois during Thursday Night Out - downtown Oak Park’s popular dine-around summer series that run every Thursday between June 2nd to August 25th from 5 to 9pm. Downtown Oak Park restaurants offer a variety of drinks, appetizers, entrees and desserts on the Thursday Night Out menu and allow diners to eat inside or carry out. Tables are also set up outside for patrons to enjoy dining al fresco.

Цыганское шоу в Чикаго, Элина Карохина, Михаил Смирнов, Нина Тритениченко, четверг, 14-ое июля 2022-ого года, 07-14-2022, Thursday July 14 2022, Gypsy Band Chicago, Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Nina Tritenichenko (bayan-accordion), Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, vocals), Oak Park, Illinois, Downtown Oak Park, Thursday Night Out
Downtown Oak Park, Illinois, Thursday Night Out, dine-around summer concert series, Thursday, July 14th, 2022

 

June 12, 2022. Birthday party at Ponte Vecchio restaurant, Bay Ridge area of Brooklyn, New York

Dancer Alisa Egorova, singer and musician Mikhail Smirnov, musicians Elina Karokhina and bizzare Gypsy Fortune Teller Costumer Character entertained guests during Russian birthday party at the Ponte Vecchio on Sunday, June 12th, 2022. Performance took place at the backyard of popular Italian restaurant in Bay Ridge area of Brooklyn, New York. About 25 guests attended the event. Артисты цыганского хора «АЙ НЭ-НЭ» Ляли Пшеничной поздравили именинника, попели любимые цыганские песни, поиграли цыганскую венгерку, повеселили гостей и пофотографировались с виновником торжества.

Цыганский хор "Ай Нэнэ"АЙ НЭ-НЭ"Ай Нэнэ" Ляли Пшеничной, Элина Карохина, Михаил Смирнов, Алиса Егорова, воскресенье 12-ого июня 2022-ого года, 06-12-2022, Sunday, June 12, 2022, Gypsy Musicians and Dsancers NYC, Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, garmoshka, vocals), Alisa Egorova, Ponte Vecchio, 8810 4th Ave, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York
June 12th, 2022. Birthday party in Ponte Vecchio, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York

 

November 2021. Elina Karokhina with the Washington Balalaika Orchestra

In the end of November 2021 balalaika virtuoso Elina Karokhina was invited to perform two concerts with the Washington Balalaika Orchestra in Virginia and Maryland. The WBS (Washington Balalaika Orchestra) is a community-based orchestra of more than fifty musicians with a mixture of amateur and professional training. Conductor Svetlana Nikonova.

Elina Karokhina with the Washington Balalaika Orchestra, November 2021
Elina Karokhina with the Washington Balalaika Orchestra, November 2021

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June 5, 2021. Gypsy Night at the Anyway Cafe in New York City

Russian Gypsy singer Natasha Stolichnaya and NYC Gypsy Band performed for 3 hours at the Anyway Cafe in New York City on Saturday, June 5th, 2021 (8 to 11pm). Cast of performers: Natasha Stolichnaya, Frida Anuarbek (keyboard, vocals), Elina Karokhina (balalaika virtuoso), Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, vocals, garmoshka). Repertoire: Russian Gypsy songs and music, popular Russian songs, classical music, international hit songs.

Цыганское шоу в Нью-Йорк Сити, Элина Карохина, Михаил Смирнов, Фрида Ануарбек, Наташа Столичная, Ист-Вилладж, Манхэттен, суббота, 5-ого июня 2021-ого года, 06-05-2021, Saturday, June 5, 2021, Gypsy Band NYC, Moscow Gypsy Army, Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Frida Anuarbek (keyboard, vocals), Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, garmoshka, vocals), Russian Gypsy singer Natasha Stolichnaya, Anyway Cafe NYC, New York City, 34 E 2nd St, New York, New York
Saturday, June 5th, 2021, Anyway Cafe New York City

 

Saturday, March 27, 2021. Anyway Cafe Brooklyn

On Saturday, March 27th, 2021 from 8 to 11pm Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, garmoshka, vocals) and Elina Karokhina (balalaika virtuoso) played Russian, Gypsy, classical and contemporary music at the Anyway CafeBrooklyn Exact address of the venue: Anyway Cafe 1602 Gravesend Neck Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11229.

Энивэй Кафе в Бруклине, Нью-Йорк, Элина Карохина, Михаил Смирнов, Суббота, 27-ого марта 2021-ого года, 03-27-2021, Balalaika Duo Anyway Cafe Brooklyn, 03-27-2021, Saturday, March 27th, 2021, 8-11pm. Anyway Cafe Brooklyn, Russian Balalaika Duo, Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov, 1602 Gravesend Neck Road Brooklyn New York  11229
Balalaika Duo at the Anyway Cafe Brooklyn, 03-27-2021, Saturday, March 27th, 2021

 

December 1, 2020. Virtual performance for Musical Bridges Around the World "Facebook Live for Giving Tuesday" event in San Antonio, Texas

On Tuesday, December 1st, 2020 Elina Karokhina (balalaika) and Mikhail Smirnov (garmoshka, guitar, vocals) provided brief virtual performance for Musical Bridges Around the World Facebook Live for Giving Tuesday! Mission to support and bring multicultural performing and visual arts in San Antonio, Texas and beyond. Musicians performed two Russian winter songs and answered a few questions.

Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov, Russian dance music and song ensemble Barynya, 12-01-2020, Tuesday December 1st 2020, Virtual performance, Musical Bridges Around the World Facebook Live for Giving Tuesday event, San Antonio, Texas
12-01-2020, Musical Bridges Around the World Facebook Live for Giving Tuesday event, San Antonio, Texas


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February 8, 2020. An evening of Gypsy songs and music at the Anyway Cafe in New York City

On Saturday, February 8th, 2020 Cafe Anyway in New York City hosted an event called "Manhattan Gypsy Nights". From 8pm to 12 midnight Vasily Yankovic, Elina Karokhina and Mikhail Smirnov performed an array of Gypsy Roma songs and music in colorfull East Village neighborhood of Manhatten. Exact address of the venue: Anyway Cafe NYC, 34 E 2nd St, New York, NY 10003.

New York City, NYC Gypsy Trio, Anyway Cafe, Vasily Yankovic, Elina Karokhina and Mikhail Smirnov
Anyway Cafe New York City, Vasily Yankovic, Elina Karokhina and Mikhail Smirnov

 

January 23, 2020. Concert with Charleston Symphony Orchestra, South Carolina

On Thursday, January 23rd, 2020 Elina Karokhina, and Mikhail Smirnov performed joined concert titled "FROM RUSSIANS WITH LOVE" with Charleston Symphony Orchestra led by conductor Yuriy Bekker. Program of performance: Dmitri Shostakovich Festive Overture, Op. 96, Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky “ Polonaise ” from Eugene Onegin, Sergei Rachmaninoff's Vocalise, Modest Mussorgsky, (arr. Nikolai Rimsky - Korsakov) Night on Bald Mountain, Stravinsky's Firebird Infernal Dance Berceuse Finale, Aram Khachaturian's “Sabre Dance“ from Gayane, Nikolai Rimsky - Korsakov “Flight of the Bumble Bee” from Tale of Tsar Saltan, Russian Folk Song "Oche Chiornie" (Dark Eyes), arr. Carmen Dragon, Lionel Bart, arr. John Bachalis “ From Russia With Love “ from James Bond: From Russia With Love, Maurice Jarre, arr. Bill Holcombe “Laura’s Theme” from Dr. Zhivago, Russian Folk Song "Kalinka", Russian Folk Song "Kamarinskaiya", Russian Folk Song "Valenki", Russian Folk Song "Korobushka", Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky “Finale” from Symphony No . 4 in F minor, Op. 36.


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Charleston Gaillard Center, Charleston, SC, From Russians With Love Concert, Charleston Symphony Orchestra
Charleston Gaillard Center, Charleston, SC, From Russians With Love Concert, Charleston Symphony Orchestra

Charleston Gaillard Center, Charleston, SC, From Russians With Love Concert, Charleston Symphony Orchestra
Charleston Gaillard Center, Charleston, SC, From Russians With Love Concert, Charleston Symphony Orchestra

 

November 28, 2019. Concert in St. Petersburg, Russia

Balalaika Duo performance in St. Petersburg, Russia
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August 24, 2019. 60th birthday party, Chinar Restaurant, Staten Island, New York

One hour show during Russian 60th birthday party on Saturday, August 24th, 2019, 8pm at the "Chinar On The Island" Restaurant. Cast of performers included singer and seven string guitar player Vasiliy, singer and 6 string guitar player Mikhail, singer/dancer Valentina. Program of the performance included "Kai One", "2 guitars" ("Две гитары"), "Shatritsa", "Joseph-Joseph", "Vengerka", "Mato", "Mardjandja", "Dark Eyes" ("Очи чёрные"), "Long Road" ("Дорогой длинною"), "За дружеской беседою", "Эй, ямщик, гони-ка к Яру", "Мохнатый шмель", "Цыганская фантазия" (инструментальный номер), "Не будите", "Нанэ Цоха", "Чардаш" (инструментальный номер), "Бирюзовые златы колечки", "Как цветок душистый" (цыганская величальная), "Только раз" (романс), "Пропил Мишка", "Что мне горе", "Gypsy Medley" (Попурри), "Сердце на снегу", "Мы на лодочке катались", and other Gypsy Roma (Romani), songs, music, and dances. The company also presented several Russian, Ukrainian, and Moldovian songs, as well as some classical music, and internationally known hits.

Staten Island Gypsy Trio, 60th Birthday party, Russian Gypsy dancers, musicians, singers, Chinar On The Island Restaurant, Staten Island New York
 

August 18, 2018. Private party near Hunter Mountain (Elka Park, NY) in Upstate New York

The company performed in Up-state New York in a big private house near Hunter Mountain (Elka Park, NY). Guests were mostly American, French and Russian. The trio presented of program of Russian Gypsy, Cossack, Ukrainian and Tatar traditional music, songs and dances performed live on acoustic guitar, garmoshka, and balalaika. Tsyganka The Gypsy Doll has made a surprice appearence. Party was taking place on a beautiful evening of Saturday, August 18, 2018. Show started around 6PM. Cast: Misha, Lina, Alisa, and {Gypsy Doll}.

Saturday, August 18, 2018, Russian Gypsy Trio Upstate New York, Gypsy themed party, Elka Park, NY
Saturday, August 18, 2018, Russian Gypsy Trio Upstate New York, Gypsy themed party, Elka Park, NY

 

March 17, 2017. Photo of Elina Karokhina and Mikhail Smirnov with the Bride and Groom in the New York Times (wedding fashion section)

Elina Karokhina and Mikhail Smirnov played during Russian-born mezzo-soprano Ksenia Berestovskaya and an American drummer Christopher Oquist's wedding reception at the Russian restaurant Mari Vanna in New York City. Article about that wedding written by VINCENT M. MALLOZZI called "A Pessimist and an Optimist, Building a Life in Sync" appeared in the fashion/wedding section in New York Times on March 17, 2017.

The celebration included jugs of vodka and a continuous loop of folk songs from the old country performed by NY Balalaika Duo Mikhail Smirnov and Elina Karokhina. Of her new husband, Ms. Berestovskaya said, "He taught me how to love."  Photo Credit: Jessica Lehrman for The New York Times, NY Balalaika Duo, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina The wedding celebration at Mari Vanna, a restaurant in the Flatiron district with a heavy Russian accent.  Photo Credit: Jessica Lehrman for The New York Times, NY Balalaika Duo, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina
The wedding celebration at Mari Vanna, a restaurant in the Flatiron district with a heavy Russian accent. The celebration included jugs of vodka and a continuous loop of folk songs from the old country performed by NY Balalaika Duo Mikhail Smirnov and Elina Karokhina. Of her new husband, Ms. Berestovskaya said, "He taught me how to love." Photo Credit: Jessica Lehrman for The New York Times.
 

Photos from festivals and public concerts in 2016

NY Balalaika Duo, Elina Karokhina, Mikhail SmirnovNY Balalaika Duo, Elina Karokhina, Mikhail SmirnovNY Balalaika Duo, Elina KarokhinaNY Balalaika Duo, Elina Karokhina
NY Balalaika Duo, Mikhail Smirnov NY Balalaika Duo, Elina Karokhina, Mikhail SmirnovNY Balalaika Duo, Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov
 

September 29, 2016. Carnegie Hall, New York City

Authentic Roma singer Vasily Yankovich-Romani, Elina Karokhina and Mikhail Smirnov at the Carnegie Hall in New York City on Thursday, September 29th, 2016 at 8PM. OPENING NIGHT featuring FRANK LONDON, BAD BUKA, MOSCOW GYPSY ARMY, KALIN IVANOV, ELLINA GRAYPEL, ANNA VOEVODA, GREECE ELENIKA, ALESSANDRA BELLONI, MAGGES. Conducted by ALEKSANDR ANISIMOV.

Moscow Gypsy Army on the stage of the Carnegie Hall in New York City
Moscow Gypsy Army, Mikhail Smirnov, Vasily Yankovich-Romani, Elina Karokhina, Carnegie Hall, New York City
Mikhail Smirnov, Vasily Yankovich-Romani, Elina Karokhina

 

August 6, 2016, Adult Day Health Care Center "Zabota", Allston, Massachusetts

NY Balalaika Duo, Elina Karokhina, Mikhail SmirnovNY Balalaika Duo, balalaika virtuoso Elina KarokhinaNY Balalaika Duo, Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov
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May 22, 2016. Graduation party, Great Neck, Long Island, New York

Vasiliy Yankovic-Romani led the group to present traditional Gypsy (Romani) songs, instrumental numbers and dances in Great Neck, Long Island (New York) on Sunday, May 22nd, 2016, from 3 to 7pm during graduation party.  Program of performance included "Hey, Romale", "Dark Eyes", "Kai One", "Two Guitars", "Shatritsa", "Vengerka", "Mato", "Chardash", "Ручеёк", "Мохнатый шмель", "Mardjandja", "Long Road" (Дорогой длинною), and other Gypsy favorites. Vasiliy performed with balalaika virtuoso Elina Karokhina, dancer Alisa Egorova, and singer/guitar/accordion player Mikhail Smirnov.

Moscow Gypsy Army, Elina Karokhina, Vasiliy Yankovic-Romani, Mikhail Smirnov, Alisa Egorova, Long Island, New York
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November 2015, Russian Tea Room, New York City, Lotos Foundation Event

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June 24, 2015. Balalaika Duo solo concert in Ellsworth, Maine

Elina Karokhina and Mikhail Smirnov performed one hour solo concert on Wednesday, June 24th, 2015 at the Grand Theater for Performing Arts in Ellsworth, Maine. Exact address of the theater: 165 Main Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605. Concert program included instrumental numbers, songs and dances.


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March 4, 2015. School assembly show at the Washington Hebrew Congregation, Washington, D.C.

Russian dance and music balalaika duo {Elina Karokhina and Mikhail Smirnov} performed 45 min program for kids at the Washington Hebrew Congregation, 3935 Macomb St., NW, Washington, DC 20016 on Wednesday, March 4th, 2015. The program of the performance included Siberian Nanai wrestling dance "Bor'ba Nanaiskikh Malchikov", Russian folk song "Kalinka", Russian dance "Metelitsa" (The Snowstorm), Russian Medley "Angry Husband" and "Felt Boots" (balalaika solo, instrumental), Russian tongue-twisters, Russian Jewish wedding dance, Russian Alphabet lesson, Russian Gypsy song and dance "Dark Eyes", Russian percussion band plays "The Peddlers", Russian dance workshop, "Chardash" (balalaika solo. instrumental), Russian Bear dance.


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January 14, 2015. Elina Karokhina with Mariinsky Theatre at BAM in Brooklyn, NY

Elina Karokhina, Valery Gergiev, BAM, Howard Gilman Opera House, Brooklyn, New York, January 14, 2015
Elina Karokhina with famous Russian conductor Valery Gergiev

On January 14, 2015 Elina Karokhina was selected to performed balalaika part with Mariinsky Theatre from St. Petersburg, Russia in Rodion Shchedrin's opera "The Enchanted Wanderer" at the BAM - Howard Gilman Opera House in Brooklyn, New York. Some photos and video from Shchedrin’s rarely staged musical treasure, based on the story by Nikolai Leskov are available on Barynya website


 

April 2014, Eastern Branch Library, Shrewsbury, New Jersey

NYC Balalaika Duo, Shrewsbury, New Jersey,
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December 17, 2013. Mahwah, New Jersey, Bergen County

Elina Karokhina (balalaika) and Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, vocals) provided Gypsy music, songs and entertainment (fun trivia) during Russian-Gypsy style Birthday party celebration in Northern New Jersey (Mahwah, NJ, Bergen County) on Saturday evening, December 7th, 2013.

Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, 12-07-2013, Mahwah, New Jersey, Bergen County, Russian-Gypsy style Birthday party celebration
December 7th, 2013. Russian-Gypsy style birthday party celebration in Mahwah, New Jersey, Bergen County

 

August 3, 2013, Amytville Library, Long Island, New York

The Cabaret show concert took place on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at the Amityville Public Library, corner of Oak and John Streets in Amitvylle, NY 11701-2911. Elina Karokhina (balalaika), and Mikhail Smirnov (guiar) performed world music while show dancers were changing their outfits.


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June 2013. New York City

Photo by www.GoshaArt.com from the event in New York City in June 2013. More photos from the event in NYC by Gosha Shif.

NYC Balalaika Duo. Photo by www.GoshaArt.com
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12-08-2012, Russian Tea Room, New York City

Elina and Mikhail performed during private event at the Russian Tea Room in New York City on Saturday, December 8, 2012.

12-08-2012, Saturday December 8th 2012, Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov, Russian Tea Room, New York City, The Russian Tea Room 150 W 57th St New York NY 10019
12-08-2012, Russian Tea Room, New York City

 

09-22-2012, Soho House in Meatpacking District, New York, NY

Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov, and dancer Valentina Kvasova performed during kid's party at the Soho House in NYC Meatpacking District (9th Ave. betw 13th and 14th Streets), 29-35 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10014 on Saturday, September 22nd, 2012, from 4:30 to 5:30pm.

09-22-2012, Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, garmoshka, vocals), 09-22-2012, Saturday September 22nd 2012, Soho House, www.sohohouseny.com, Meatpacking District, New York, NY
09-22-2012, Kid's birthday party at the Soho House, Meatpacking District, New York, NY

 

August 25, 2012. Russian-American wedding at the Park Hyatt Washington, Washington D.C.

Mixed Russian-American wedding took place at the Park Hyatt Washington, 1201 24th Street, NW, Washington D.C. 20037 on Saturday, August 25th, 2012. Mikhail Smirnov and Elina Karokhina provided DJ and MC-tamada services, wedding ceremony and live music performance.

August 25th, 2012, Russian-American wedding, Park Hyatt Washington, Washington D.C., Mikhail Smirnov
 

April 22, 2012. Restaurant "Nasha Rasha" New York City

On Sunday, April 22nd, 2012 from 6pm-midnight Valentina, Mikhail and Elina provided several performances for private party at Russian Restaurant and Bar "Nasha Rusha NYC" located in Flatiron neighborhood of New York City, exact address: 4 W 19th St, New York, NY 10011.

Moscow Gypsy Army, Mikhail Smirnov, Valentina Kvasova, Elina Karokhina, Sunday, April 22nd, 2012, Russian Restaurant and Bar Nasha Rusha NYC, Flatiron District, New York City, 4 W 19th St, New York, NY 10011
April 22nd, 2012, Russian Restaurant and Bar Nasha Rusha, New York City.

 

March 23, 2012. School assemblies in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia and Baltimore area

Russian dance, song and music ensemble Barynya performed a series of school assembly concerts in schools in Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia and Baltimore area. Video (below) was recorded on March 23rd, 2012 at the Maret Middle School, 3000 Cathedral Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008. Cast: singer Alexander Menshikov, Mikhail Smirnov (garmoshka, guitar, vocals), balalaika virtuoso Elina Karokhina, dancers Anya Zeenenko and Boulat Moukhametov. The program of the performance included "Russian Bear dance", Dance of Russian Sailors, "Barynya", "Kalinka", Ukrainian "Hopak", Jewish wedding dance "Mazel Tov" from Odessa region of Ukraine, traditional songs "Dark Eyes", "Along The Piterskaya", Russian Tongue Twisters, and virtuoso balalaika performances.


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November 28, 2011. Nyack's Blini, Holy Virgin Protection Russian Orthodox Church

It is always fun to play during Bliny Russian Maslenitsa Pancakes Event in Nayck, New York. This colorful Russian Orthodox Event takes place every year at the Holy Virgin Protection Russian Orthodox Church located at 51 Prospect St, Nyack, NY 10960. On November 28, 2011 Musicians of Barynya Balalaika Duo played mix of Russian, Cossack and Gypsy music and songs as well as some classical pieces.

NY Balalaika Duo, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Nyack, New York, Holy Virgin Protection Russian Orthodox Church, 51 Prospect St, Nyack, NY 10960
NY Balalaika Duo, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Holy Virgin Protection Russian Orthodox Church, Bliny Event

 

October 29, 2011. Temple Israel, JCC of the Greater Five Towns, Long Island, NY

On Saturday, October 29th, 2011, from 8:30pm to 9:45 members of Barynya Balalaika Duo Mikhail Smirnov & Elina Karokhina provided music during Jewish event at the Temple Israel on Long Island. Exact address: JCC of the Greater Five Towns, 140 Central Avenue, Lawrence, New York 11559. Program included Jewish Klezmer music as well as Russian, classical and contemporary pieces.

Barynya Balalaika Duo, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Long Island, New York, Temple Israel, JCC of the Greater Five Towns, 140 Central Avenue, Lawrence, New York  11559
Barynya Balalaika Duo, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Long Island, New York, Temple Israel, JCC of the Greater Five Towns, 140 Central Avenue, Lawrence, New York 11559

 

October 18, 2011. Corporate event Firebird Restaurant New York City

Two musicians (Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov) and singer Jenya Zolotariova of Moscow Gypsy Army team performed during New York Chapter of NACE (National Association of Catering Executive) event at The Firebird restaurant located in Hell's Kitchen area in NYC, exact address: 365 West 46 Street, New York, NY on Tuesday, October 18th 2011.

Moscow Gypsy Army Trio, Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov, Jenya Zolotariova, New York Chapter of NACE (National Association of Catering Executive) event at The Firebird restaurant in NYC, 365 West 46 Street, New York, NY, Tuesday, October 18th 2011
Moscow Gypsy Army Trio at The Firebird Restaurant in NYC

 

March 11, 2011. Old York Road Temple Beth Am, Abington, Pennsylvania

Balalaika virtuoso Elina Karokhina and singer, guitar and Russian garmoshka player performed during a silver anniversary of Cantor Elena Zarkh serving at the Old York Road Temple-Beth Am.

Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov, Abington, PA, March 2011
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Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov, Abington, PA, March 2011
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Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov, Abington, PA, March 2011
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February 2011. Anyway cafe NYC


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April 29th, 2010. Balalaika Piano Duo, wedding ceremony in Boston, MA

Balalaika/Piano Duo led by Elina Karokhina provided music for wedding ceremony on April 29th, 2010 in Boston, MA. The music included The Swan (Le Cygne) from Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saens, "Here Comes The Bride" Wedding March, J.S.Bach - Arioso from Cantata BWV 156 (Adagio), Ave Maria - Schubert, "CANON IN D" by PACHELBEL, WEDDING MARCH by MENDELSSOHN, "CLAIR DE LUNE" by DEBUSSY, and other selections.

Balalaika and Piano Duo, Classical Music for wedding ceremony, Elina Karokhina
 

December 16th, 2010 Russian Consulate NYC, New York, USA

Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov, Leonid Bruk and singer Irina Zagornova at the RUSAL USA corporate party.

Barynya at the Russian Consulate NYC
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June 29, 2010. Naval Research Laboratory, Washington D.C.

Concert during an International Cultural Diversity Day at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington D.C. on June 29th 2010. Dancers Aliaksandr Anatska, Alexander Rudoy, Olga Yeliseyeva, and Olga Chpitalnaia performed Ukrainian dance "Hopak", Russian dance "Kalinka", Jewish dance "Mazal Tov", and Cossack dance "Varen'ka". The performance was narrated by a Russian-born ethnomusicologist, folk singer, garmoshka, balalaika and guitar player, artistic director and founder of the group Mikhail Smirnov. Mikhail has performed Russian Tongue Twisters, Moroz-Moroz, Korobushka, Pidmanula, and chastushki-stradaniya.

June 29, 2010, Ensemble Barynya, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington D.C., Aliaksandr Anatska, Alexander Rudoy, Olga Yeliseyeva, Olga Chpitalnaia
 

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Musicians and dancers of ensemble Barynya performed in many places including Bloomingdale, Canada, Niagara Falls, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Chihuahua, Mexico, Birmingham, UK, Sydney, Australia, Toronto, Canada, Anchorage, Alaska, Heritage Middle School, Chino Valley, Arizona, Dateland School, Dateland, AZ, Mayer Elementary School, Mayer, AZ, Mountain Vista School, Oracle, AZ, Candeo Schools, Peoria, AZ, Milestones Charter School, Phoenix, Arizona, October 2017, Keystone Montessori Charter School, Phoenix, AZ, March 2013, Pima Community Center for the Arts West Campus, Tucson, AZ, January 26, 2019, Proscenium Theater at Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ, January 2017, St. Philip's In The Hills Episcopal Church, Tucson, AZ, October 2017, Wickenburg Community Center in Wickenburg, Arizona, Vovember 7th, 2021, Chino Valley, Arizona, Dateland, AZ, Mayer, AZ, Oracle, AZ, Peoria, AZ, Phoenix, AZ, Phoenix, Arizona, 2017, Alameda, California, Altadena, CA, Сamarillo, CA, Chatsworth, CA, Coalinga, CA, Corcoran, CA, Crescent City, CA, El Monte, CA, Rio Vista Elementary School - 2019, Farmersville, CA, Fresno, CA, Georgetown, CA, Hanford, CA, Happy Camp, CA, Hayward, CA, Hidden Valley Lake, CA, Hillsborough, CA, Kenwood, CA, Lincoln, CA, Lomarica, CA, Los Gatos Meadows, Los Gatos, CA, Mira Costa High School Auditorium, Manhattan Beach, CA, Mendota, CA, Oceanside, CA, Oxnard, CA, Pasadena, CA, Roseville, CA, Sacramento, CA, 03-25-2013. Los Paseos Elementary School, San Jose, CA, 11-05-2020. Virtual performance at the Evergreen Elementary School, San Jose, CA, San Leandro, CA, Santa Ana, CA, Santa Rosa, CA, Seiad Valley, CA, Spring Valley, CA, Sun Valley, CA, Sunnyvale, CA, Temecula, CA, Thousand Oaks, CA, Tracy, CA, Turlock, CA, Ukiah, CA, Walnut Creek, CA, West Hills, CA, Windsor, CA, Yuba City, CA, Brighton, Colorado, Denver, CO, Lone Tree Arts Center, Lone Tree, CO, Colchester, CT, Darien, CT, Eastford, CT, Enfield, CT, Greenwich, CT, Greenwich, CT 2015, Middletown, CT, Norwich, CT, Stamford, CT, Stratford, CT, Taftville, CT, Wolcott, CT, Woodstock, CT, 03-04-2015, Washington Hebrew Congregation, Washington, DC, 03-23-2012, Maret Middle School, Washington, DC, 06-29-2010, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC, Rockwood Park Carriage House, Wilmington, Delaware, Cape Coral, Florida, Cape Coral Lee County, FL, Clearwater, FL (November 2015), Stetson University, DeLand, FL, Delray Beach, FL, Estero, FL, Fort Myers, FL, Lauderhill, FL, Lehigh Acres, FL, Miami, FL (Dec 2015), Miami, FL (2013), Micco, FL, North Fort Myers, FL, Orlando, FL, Pine Island, FL, Plantation, FL, Sarasota, FL, St.Petersburg, FL, Venice, FL, West Palm Beach, FL, Lahaina, HI, Lamoni, IA, Elk City, ID, Arlington Heights, IL, Batavia, IL, Park Plaza, Chicago, IL, Medinah, IL, 10-24-16. N.Massenkoff, Barynya, Brubeck Center, Wabash Valley College, Mount Carmel, IL, Oak Park, IL, Princeton, IL, Quincy, IL, Bloomington, IN, Brookville, IN, Columbus, IN, Evansville, IN, Laurel, IN, Lebanon, IN, Shelburn, IN, Shelbyville, IN, Colony, KS, Eureka, KS, Gardner, KS, Beechmont, KY, Jackson, KY, Lexington, KY, Morehead, KY, Pikeville, KY, Stanton, KY, Bastrop, LA, Tallulah, LA, Agawam, MA, Boston, MA 2015, Cape Cod, MA, Chestnut Hill, MA, Gardner, MA (2013), Stoneham, MA, Massachusetts Assisted Living concerts (2017), Public school in Agawam, MA, New Arbat Russian Restaurant in Allston, MA 2010, Jewish Community Housing "It Takes a Village", Brighton, MA, World Trade Center's Seaport Hotel, Boston, MA 2012, Bevcam TV Studio, Boston, Massachusetts, 2011, Cadbury Commons Assisted Living, Cambridge, MA, St. Francis Xavier School, Hyannis, MA (Cape Cod), Chabad Chestnut Hill, Chestnut Hill, MA, Elm Street Elementary School, Gardner, MA (2013), Elm Street Elem School, Gardner, MA (2015), Bowman Elementary School, Lexington, MA, Jewish Community Center, Marblehead, MA, Newbury Elementary School, Newbury, MA, Peabody Essex Museum (PEM), Salem, MA, Colonial Park Elem School, Stoneham, MA, 07-30-2020. Virtual performance, Stoughton Public Library, MA, Steward Elementary School, Topsfield, MA, Spalding Memorial School, Townsend, MA, 07-20-2022, Balalaika Duo virtual concert for Schechter Holocaust Services in Waltham, MA Annapolis, MD, Arnold, MD, Baltimore, MD, Bel Air, MD, Easton, MD, Finksburg, MD, Joppa, MD, Largo, MD, Laurel, MD, Ridge, MD, Rockville, MD, Sandy Spring, MD, Silver Spring, MD, Tilghman, MD, Bristol, ME, Portland, ME, Detroit, MI, Holland, MI, Kalamazoo, MI, Petoskey, MI, Rockford, MI, Taylor, MI, Westland, MI, Florissant, MO, Gorin, MO, St. Louis, MO, Jefferson Memorial, St.Louis, MO, Canton, MS, Union, MS, Asheville, NC, Chapel Hill, NC, Fayetteville Technical Community College, 01-21-2020, Kill Devil Hills, NC, Kitty Hawk, NC, Mocksville, NC, Fairbury, NE, Omaha, NE, Center Sandwich, NH, Wolfeboro, NH, 8-13-22. Balalaika Duo Asbury Hotel, Asbury Park, New Jersey, 8-13-22. Balalaika Duo Cape May Historic Cold Spring Village, Cape May, New Jersey, 08-30-2019. Denville Senior Living Community in Denville, NJ, 07-01-2022. Balalaika Duo at Just Home Adult Medical Care, East Brunswick, NJ, 08-07-2012. Balalaika Duo at the Morristown Green, Morristown, NJ, Thanksgiving party in Somerset County, Far Hills, NJ, Fort Lee Public Library, Russian DJ Russian-Jewish-American Birthday party in Fort Lee, NJ, Freehold Boroughs Public School, International Europe Day at the Willow School, Gladstone, NJ, Russian wedding at the Stony Hill Inn, Hackensack, NJ, 07-24-2022. Balalaika Duo, Valentina's 70th Birthday, Harrington Park, NJ, Highland Park High School, Highland Park, NJ, St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Howell, NJ, Ukrainian Birthday party at the Zabava Restaurant in Independence Township, Barynya Balalaika Duo Live every Thursday Night in Keyport, New Jersey, Russian-Ukrainian-Italian wedding at The Alan Catering & Events, Lodi, NJ, Mahwah Library-2017, Mahwah, NJ, Mahwah Public Library-2019, Mahwah, NJ, Ukrainian-Russian wedding, South Gate Manor in Manalapan, NJ, Herb Zuckerberg Yiddish Club in Monroe Township, New Jersey, Morristown Community Theatre, Morristown, NJ, 2006, FIRST NIGHT New Years show in Morristown, NJ, 2012, 04-24-2012. Gypsy show at Sussex County Performing Arts Center, Newton, NJ, Russian-American-Jewish wedding at the Tides Estate, North Haledon, NJ, 12-17-2012, Martin Luther Christian School, Pennsauken, NJ, Fox Hills Adult Community, Rockaway, NJ, 8-28-22. Balalaika Duo @ wedding in Spring Lake, NJ, 03-21-2013, Barynya school assembly trio at Maugham Elementary School, Tenalfy, NJ, Place Lake Ridge Adult Community, Shalom Club, Toms River, NJ, Russian - American wedding at the Mansion on Main Street in Voorhees, NJ, 50th Birthday party, Chart House Restaurant, Weehawken, NJ, Farmington, NM, Fruitland, NM, Lovington, NM, Milan, NM, Henderson, NV, Wedding in Las Vegas, NV, Las Vegas, NV, 01-19-2012. Wild Sheep Foundation Convention, Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, Nevada, Albany, NY, Albion, NY, Amitvylle, NY, Steinway Street Festival, Astoria, Queens, Avon, NY, 08-28-2022. Barynya Balalaika Trio Brighton Beach Festival, Ded Moroz and Snegurochka in Brooklyn, NY, Russian Heritage Festival, Copacabana Club, New York City, Russian Music Trio at the Deity Events & Weddings, downtown Brooklyn, Assembly at Public School 241K in Brooklyn, New York, Buffalo, NY, Faith Food and Fellowship Fest, Holy Trinity Church, East Meadow, Long Island, Freeport, NY, Balalaika Trio, Wedding, Garrison, NY, 9-17-2011, Geneseo, NY, Holbrook, NY, Live Russian Music Hot Potato House Restaurant in Brooklyn, NY, Live Russian Music Anyway Cafe Brooklyn New York, Live Russian Music Anyway Cafe New York City East Village, Balalaika Duo at the Anyway Cafe in New York City, 12-04-2020. Balalaika Duo at the Anyway Cafe in NYC, 03-27-2021. Balalaika Duo Anyway Cafe Brooklyn, 02-08-2020. Gypsy Trio, Anyway Cafe NYC, Wedding reception at 26 Bridge, downtown Brooklyn, 08-05-2012. Russian-Gypsy style party on the boat in New York City, 12-16-2022. Gypsy Style Surprise Birthday Party at Mari Vanna New York City, Russian Church Abroad NYC Dinner Cruise, Balalaika Duo NYC Cruise Wedding Jun 15, 2020, 01-13-2012, New York Encounter Festival NYC, Jeffersonville, NY, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, 12-08-2012, Balalaika Duo at the Russian Tea Room NYC, Petroushka Ball-2006, Petroushka Ball-2007, Petroushka Ball-2008, Petroushka Ball-2009, Petroushka Ball-2011, Petroushka Ball-2012, Petroushka Ball-2013, Petroushka Ball-2014, Petroushka Ball-2015, Petroushka Ball-2016, Petroushka Ball-2017, Petroushka Ball-2018, 09-22-2012. Soho House in Meatpacking District, New York, NY, Nanuet, NY, 11-28-2022. Nyack's Blini event, New Rochelle, NY, Carnergie Hall, NYC, Plattsburg, NY, Purchase, NY, 12-15-2022, DJ Elina, MC-tamada Mikhail, corporate event at Da Mikelle Palace in Queens, Queens, NY, Rego Park, NY, Riverhead, NY, Rochester, NY, Scotia, NY, Slate Hill, NY, Staten Island Children’s Museum-2019, Somers, NY, Southampton, NY, Staten Island, NY, Petroushka Ball 2012 at the Waldorf Astoria, New York City, Watertown, NY, Balalaika Trio in West Point, NY, Westhampton Beach, NY, Russian Themed Birthday party at the Noble Nest in White Lake, NY, 08-17-2022. Barynya (4 people), Adult Care Center concert in Woodmere, Long Island 04-19-2016. Pearls Hawthorne School, Yonkers, NY, 08-22-2020. Barynya and Natasha Stolichnaya. Untermyer Park, Yonkers, 12-08-2020. Nutcracker TV episode in New York City, Akron, OH (July 2015), Cincinnati, OH 2013, Cincinnati, OH 2016, Cleveland, OH, Likeside, OH, Warren, OH, The Dalles, OR, Gold Beach, OR, Klamath Falls, OR, Sheridan, OR, Adams County Heritage Festival in Pennsylvania, Aston, PA, Doylestown, PA, Du Bois, PA, Dunmore, PA, Erie, PA (Troika Fest), Gettysburg, PA, Houtzdale, PA, BDAA-2018, King Of Prussia, PA, Lake Como, PA, Lansdale, PA, 10-18-2012, St. Jude School, Mountain Top, PA, 08-06-2022. Ukrainian wedding, Drumore Estate, Pequea, PA, 09-18-2008, Gorbachev 2008 Liberty Medal, National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, PA, St. Marys, PA, Millerstown, PA, PA School Tour Winter 2020, Russian Themed Birthday Party, Balalaika Duo, Philadelphia, PA, 06-22-2020. Virtual performance Russian dancers Westmoreland Library Network, PA, 07-06-2020. Virtual performance at public library in Pennsylvania, Aguadilla, PR, Cayey, PR, San Juan, PR, Clayville, Rhode Island, 03-20-2012. Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts, Rhode Island College, Providence, RI, Balalaika Duo concert with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, South Carolina, Florence, SC, Lancaster, SC, Latta, SC, Mt. Pleasant, SC, Fort Dorchester High School, North Charleston, SC, Memphis, TN, Emerson Elementary School, Amarillo, TX, Henderson Elementary School, Dallas, TX, Deer Creek Elementary School, Fort Worth, TX, Ira School, Ira, TX, San Antonio, Texas 2010, Texas, 2011, San Antonio, TX concert tour 2013, San Antonio, TX concert tour 2016, Barynya dancers in San Antonio, March 2020, 12-01-2020. Russian Balalaika Duo Virtual performance, San Antonio, TX, Mountainview Elementary School and South Bosque Elementary School, Waco, TX, BDAA, Holiday Inn Alexandria Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia, Arlington Traditional School, Arlington, VA, Big Island Elementary School, Big Island, VA, Broadus Wood Elementary School, Earlysville, VA, Oak View Elementary School, Fairfax, VA, Stone Spring Elementary School, Harrisonburg, VA, Chesapeake Academy, Irvington, VA, Heritage High School, Leesburg, VA, Boonsboro Elementary School, Lynchburg, VA, Kent Gardens Elementary School, McLean, VA, Belview Elementary School, Radford, VA, Livingston Elementary School, Spotsylvania, VA, 04-10-2012, Mount Baker Theatre in Bellingham, Washington, Crestwood Elementary School, Bonney Lake, WA, Chloe Clark Elementary School, Dupont, WA, Monroe Elementary School, Everett, WA, Garfield Elementary School, Olympia, WA, North Omak Elementary School, Omak, WA, Puyallup Public Library, Puyallup, WA, Corporate event in Seattle, WA, Pathfinder School, Seattle, WA, Emerson Elementary School, Snohomish, WA, , Wilkeson Elementary School, Wilkeson, WA, 11-11-2020. Virtual Showcase for Southeastern Wisconsin Library Youth Services, St. Joseph School, Dodgeville, WI, Dimensions of Learning Academy, Kenosha, WI, Iowa-Grant High School, Livingston, WI, Morgantown, WV, Sand Fork, WV.


 

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