Two dancers and two musicians performed several sets during an annual Saint George Russian Festival-2026 in Loveland, Ohio on Saturday, September 12th, 2026. Venue: St. George Russian Orthodox Church, 118 N. Lebanon Rd., Loveland, Ohio 45140.
08-14-2026, wedding at the Jefferson Country Club in Blacklick, Ohio
Mixed Russian-American wedding at the Jefferson Country Club, 7271 Jefferson Meadows Dr, Blacklick, OH 43004 on Friday, August 14, 2026. Ceremony, cocktails, reception, DJ Elina, MC-Tamada Mikhail. Wedding ceremony. Ведущий торжеств и официальный регистратор свадебных церемоний (лицензия от штата Огайо) Михаил Смирнов и диджей Элина Карохина провели свадебное торжество в красивом зале гольф-клуба городка Блэклик в штате Огайо (Southern Jefferson Township, Franklin County, Ohio, United States).
09-14-2024, St. George Festival, Russian Orthodox Church, Loveland, Ohio
On Saturday, September 14th, 2024 from 11am to 10pm dancers, singers, and musicians of ensemble Barynya - dancer Viktoriia Lazareva, dancer Tara Kuhl, dancer/singer Valentina Kvasova, mandolin, domra and balalaika virtuoso Elina Karokhina, and Mikhail Smirnov (artistic director, garmoshka, guitar, vocals) performed five shows during an Annual St. George Russian Festival on the grounds of St. George Russian Orthodox Church in Loveland, Ohio. Exact address: St. George Russian Orthodox Church, 118 N Lebanon Rd, Loveland, OH 45140. Dancers performed Russian, Tatar, Gypsy, Ukrainian, Irish, Moldavian, and classical ballet in different sets of beautiful stage costumes.
Dancer Alisa Egorova, balalaika virtuoso Elina Karokhina, and Mikhail Smirnov (singer, button accorion-garmoshka player) at the St. George Festival 2023 in Loveland, Ohio on the grounds of St. George Russian Orthodox Church, 118 N Lebanon Rd, Loveland, OH.
06-17-2016, Mallard Cove Senior Living Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
Concert for seniors in Cincinnati, Ohio on Friday, June 17th, 2016. Performance took place at the dining room of Mallard Cove Senior Living Center, 1410 Mallard Cove Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45246.
11-18-2015, Summit Academy Community School, Warren, Ohio
Barynya Balalaika Duo performed a 45 min school assembly concert on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at the Summit Academy Community School, 2106 Arbor Avenue SE, Warren, OH 44484 on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 1pm.
Mikhail Smirnov and Elina Karokhina performed a 45 min school assembly concert on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at the St. Anthony's School, 80 E York St, Akron, OH 44310.
07-08-2015, Sheraton Suites Akron Cuyahoga Falls, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Trio Barynya (Leonid Bruk (balalaika-contrabass), Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Smirnov (guitar, garmoshka, vocals) presented one hour program at the Sheraton Suites Akron in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio during the Balalaika and Domra Association of America annual convention.
Russian song, dance and music trio Barynya performed 45 min multicultural school assembly program in Cincinnati, Ohio on Wednesday, October 30, 2013. Performance took place at the Cardinal Pacelli School, 927 Ellison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226 at 8:30AM.
01-17-2013, Royal View Elementary School, N. Royalton, Ohio
Thursday, January 17th, 2013 at 2:15pm dancer Olena, musician Elina, and singer Mikhail performed 45 min school assembly show at the Royal View Elementary School in North Royalton, Ohio.
Russian dance and music ensemble Barynya (Artistic Director/Founder Mikhail Smirnov) performed in Lakeside, Ohio at the Hoover Auditorium (119 W 3rd St, Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440) on July 17th, 2007.
02-15-2026, Wedding at the Venetian, Garfield, New Jersey
Russian dance and music ensemble Barynya (8 dancers, 2 musicians) performed during wedding reception in New Jersey on February 15th, 2026. Venue: The Venetian, Palazzo room, 546 River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026.
02-06-2026, 56th Petroushka Ball, Plaza Hotel New York City
56th Petroushka Ball took place on Friday, February 6th, 2026 at the Plaza Hotel in New York City (Grand Ballroom & Terrace Room). Music by The Lester Lanin Orchestra, and Barynya Balalaika Orchestra.
01-24-2026, Island Grand at TradeWinds, St. Pete Beach, Florida
Ensemble Barynya (4 dancers, 2 musicians) performed during Russian Winter Ball-2026 at the Island Grand at TradeWinds in St. Pete Beach, Florida on Saturday, January 24th, 2026.
10-17-2025, Slavic Soiree in Coconut Creek, Florida
On Friday, October 17th, 2025 from 7pm to 12 midnight Barynya Balalaika Orchestra performed at Paideia Classical Academy (2370 Hammock Blvd) in Coconut Creek, Florida during Slavic Soiree Fundraiser to build the Resurrection Orthodox Cathedral in South Florida.
Ensemble Barynya performed at the annual Troika Festival since 2009. In 2025 Barynya performed with eight dancers and two musicians: musicians Elina and Mikhail, dancers Danila, Ivan, Musho, Enrico, Vera, Tara, Masha, and Liza. The program of performances included Barynya, Trepak, Cossack dance, Цыганочка, Hopak, Кадриль, Gypsy dance Mardjanja, Sailors dance Yablochko, Metelitsa Khorovod, Irish dance, Tatarski, Kalinka, and many others.
10-22-2024. New York Police Department Headquarers, New York City
Ensemble Barynya was the main performer during Eastern European Heritage Night, sponsored by the Russian American Officers Association (RAOA). The event took place at NYPD Headquarters at One Police Plaza on October 22, 2024. The evening featured performances by Barynya and Pesvebi, delicious food, and guest speakers.
Ensemble Barynya provided several shows during Ann Arbor Festival-2024 in Dexter, Michigan on Saturday, September 21, and Sunday, September 22, 2024. Цыганское шоу на русском фестивале в штате Мичиган.
06-08-2024, Russian Nobility Ball, The Pierre A Taj Hotel NYC
91st Annual Russian Nobility Ball took place at The Pierre A Taj Hotel in New York City on Friday, June 8th, 2024. Musicians and dancers of Barynya ensemble led by Mikhail Smirnov provided music and entertainment.
05-05-2023, Russian Nobility Ball, The Pierre A Taj Hotel NYC
90th Annual Russian Nobility Ball took place at The Pierre A Taj Hotel in New York City on Friday, May 5, 2023. Musicians led by Mikhail Smirnov played during cocktail hour, dancers opened the Ball with a Waltz from Sleeping Beauty. The dinner show included Kolomeyka, Mexican, Tatar, American, Gypsy, Flamenko, Hopak, Chardash (instrumental), and Kalinka.
10-08-2022, Mount Ida Reserve, Scottsville, Virginia
DJ Alisa, bilingual MC-Tamada Mikhail, and eight piece live band. Wedding reception in Scottsville, Virginia on Saturday, October 8th, 2022. Tasting Room & Taphouse at Mount Ida Reserve, 5600 Moonlight Dr, Scottsville, VA 24590.
07-16-2022. Niagara Falls, ONTARIO, Canada, Russian Adoption Reunion 2022
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".
06-05-2022. 50th Wedding Anniversary in Alexandria, Virginia
Musicians, dancers and singers provided music and entertainment during 50th Wedding Anniversary event at the River Farm, 7931 E Boulevard Dr., Alexandria, Virginia 22308 on June 5th, 2022.
07-09-2021, Restaurant Lanjeron in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
On Friday, July 9th, 2021 musicians, singers, and dancers performed one hour show during birthday party at Russian restaurant Lanjeron in Philadelphia, 13032 Bustlenton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19116.
On Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019 Leonid Bruk (contrabass balalaika), Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Mikhail Smirnov (garmoshka), and singer Irina Zagornova provided one hour performance during kid's Birthday party in downtown New York City.
11-11-2018, 50th Birthday party at Mari Vanna, New York City
Birthday Party at Mari Vanna (41 East 20th Street, New York, NY 10003) on Sunday, November 11th, 2018. Для гостей плясал медведь, без устали играли скрипка, балалайка, балалайка-контрабас, баян, гармошка, пели цыгане.
02-19-2018, 53rd Annual Petroushka Ball, Plaza Hotel, New York City
Barynya Balalaika Orchestra provided live music during 53rd annual Petroushka Ball at the landmark Plaza Hotel, 768 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019 on Friday, February 9th, 2018.
02-10-2017, 52nd Annual Petroushka Ball, Plaza Hotel, New York City
Musicians of the Barynya Balalaika Orchestra provided live music for 52nd Petroushka Ball at the New York City's landmark Plaza Hotel located on the corner of 58th Street and 5th Avenue {exact address: 768 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019} on Friday, February 10th, 2017.
11-14-2016, Opening Night Party of "Natasha, Pierre, and The Great Comet of 1812", Plaza Hotel NYC
Opening Night Party of "Natasha, Pierre, and The Great Comet of 1812" starring Josh Groban took place on Monday, November 14th, 2016 at the Plaza Hotel NYC.
02-05-2016, 51st Annual Petroushka Ball, Plaza Hotel, New York City
Musicians of Barynya Balalaika Orchestra and Vasily's Gypsy Band provided live music and entertainment for 51st Petroushka Ball New York City's Plaza Hotel, 768 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019 on Friday, February 5, 2016.
11-19-2014, National Geographic Building, Washington, D.C., Event honoring Karen Shakhnzazrov
Black-tie Russian Gala event honoring Karen Shakhnzazrov (the Chairman of the Board of Mosfilm) at the National Geographic Building in Washington, DC on November 19, 2014.
Friday, April 9th, 2010, Old Mill Inn, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, Ontario, M8X 1G5 CANADA, Winter Palace Ball and the Gala Charity Fundraiser benefitting Ruskoka, a summer camp for underprivileged children.
02-13-2009, 45th Annual Petroushka Ball, Waldorf Astoria, New York City
Annual Petroushka-Ball 2009 took place at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City on Friday, February 13th, 2009. Barynya Balalaika Orchestra performed from 9pm until 2:30am in the morning.
09-18-2008, Liberty Medal Award Ceremony for former Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia
2008 Liberty Medal Award Ceremony for the former Soviet leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Mikhail Gorbachev at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on September 18th, 2008.
01-26-2008, THE KAYE Playhouse Theater, Hunter College, New York City
Concert with legendary Russian-Gypsy singer Zhenya Shevchenko in New York City on Saturday, January 26, 2008 at THE KAYE Playhouse Theater at Hunter College. Photo by Dalia Bagdonaite, video by Alexander Feygin.
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