Russian Folk

Russian folk music is a rich tapestry of cultural expression, characterized by its heartfelt storytelling, emotional depth, and distinctive instruments such as the balalaika, domra, bayan (button accordion), and gusli. This genre encapsulates the soul of Russia, weaving historical narratives, peasant songs, and epic tales of heroes and folklore into its melodies. Artists like the Red Army Choir and Lidia Ruslanova embody its spirit, showcasing powerful vocal performances that evoke the vast landscapes and diverse traditions of Russia. Ensembles like the Osipov State Russian Folk Orchestra and Balalaika Ensemble Wolga elevate the genre with their masterful orchestration and innovative arrangements, blending traditional sounds with contemporary flair. Russian folk music, with its evocative rhythms and lyrical beauty, serves as a living bridge connecting past generations with the present, celebrating the enduring heart of Russian culture.

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Дорогая
Single - Released February 10, 2025

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Aigul Akhmetshina
BigRock Balalaikas
Boris Alexandrov
Boris Grebenshikov
Brother's Ivan
Erich-Weinert-Ensemble
From Russia With Love Choir
Golden Ring Ensemble
Ivan Rebroff
La Minor
Leonid Sobinov
Leonid Utyosov
Lidia Ruslanova
Marc De Loutchek
Mikhail Rozhkov
Moscow Nights
Nicolas Kedroff
Nikolai Kalinin
Oleg Timofeyev
Osipov State Russian Folk Orchestra
POLINA CHILI
Peter Nalitch
Polyanka Russian Gypsy Orchestra
Pyotr Leshchenko
Russian Balalaika Folk Music Ensemble
Samovar Russian Folk Music Ensemble
Separate Orchestra of the Ministry of Defense of USSR
St. Petersburg Ensemble of Russian Folk Instruments, "Carousel"
Stars Of St. Petersburg
Suzirya Folk Song and Dance Ensemble
TMNV
Terem-Quartet
The Ossipov Balalaika Orchestra
The Red Army Choir
Ural Cossacks Choir
Vasily Kalinnikov
Vitaly Psrev
Volga Dance Ensemble and Choir
Алексеевская площадь
Братство Бобра
Гузель Ахметова
Загир Сатыров
Идрис Газиев
Ислам Итляшев
Кадриль
Марет Алиханова
Марьям Ташаева
Матушка
Московский Казачий Хор
Рамзан Абумуслимов
Султан Лагучев
Татьяна Куртукова
Хор Сретенского монастыря
The Red Army Choir
Ислам Итляшев
Султан Лагучев
Татьяна Куртукова
Ural Cossacks Choir
Erich-Weinert-Ensemble
Boris Grebenshikov
Stars Of St. Petersburg
TMNV
Ivan Rebroff
Boris Alexandrov
Leonid Utyosov
Golden Ring Ensemble
Хор Сретенского монастыря
Peter Nalitch
Aigul Akhmetshina
Московский Казачий Хор
Samovar Russian Folk Music Ensemble
Pyotr Leshchenko
Osipov State Russian Folk Orchestra
Separate Orchestra of the Ministry of Defense of USSR
Vasily Kalinnikov
Suzirya Folk Song and Dance Ensemble
Moscow Nights
St. Petersburg Ensemble of Russian Folk Instruments, "Carousel"
Brother's Ivan
From Russia With Love Choir
BigRock Balalaikas
Матушка
Vitaly Psrev
Oleg Timofeyev
POLINA CHILI
Nicolas Kedroff
La Minor
Lidia Ruslanova
Братство Бобра
Рамзан Абумуслимов
Russian Balalaika Folk Music Ensemble
Nikolai Kalinin
The Ossipov Balalaika Orchestra
Volga Dance Ensemble and Choir
Marc De Loutchek
Terem-Quartet
Polyanka Russian Gypsy Orchestra
Марет Алиханова
Марьям Ташаева
Mikhail Rozhkov
Leonid Sobinov
Алексеевская площадь
Идрис Газиев
Загир Сатыров
Кадриль
Гузель Ахметова