The Soul of Russia

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Russian folk traditions at this unforgettable concert dedicated to the rich musical heritage of Russia. The evening will bring to life beloved folk songs and timeless melodies performed by the renowned State Academic Russian Folk Ensemble "Russia" named after Lydmila Zykina, one of the country’s foremost guardians of authentic folk art.

20 November

Event language: Russian

Length of event: 1 hour

Under the ensemble’s masterful artistry, the sound of traditional instruments—balalaika, domra and accordion —will fill the hall, capturing the soulful beauty, warmth, and spirit of the Russian people.

Adding a special brilliance to the performance, Honored Singer of Russia Olesya Evstigneeva will grace the stage with her heartfelt vocals, blending emotional depth with the lyrical charm of folk song.

Join us for an inspiring evening that unites tradition and artistry, echoing the legacy of Lydmila Zykina and the enduring power of Russian folk music.

– Honored Artist of the Russian Federation Olesya Evstigneeva. Performer of folk and folk-pop music, romances and original music.

– Quartet of soloists of the Zykina State Academic Russian Folk Ensemble Rossiya.

The ensemble was created on the initiative of its members in 2016. The band consists of students from the country’s leading music university, the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music, and laureates of international competitions: Timur Galinurov – accordion, Valentin Solgalov – balalaika, Svyatoslav Kaiser – domra, Igor Koksharov – balalaika-double bass.

The purpose of the ensemble is to popularize the performing arts on national instruments of Russia and Russian music in Russia and abroad, active concert activities, and the development of a concert repertoire for the ensemble of Russian folk instruments.