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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Aigul Akhmetshina
Astemir Khaupa
BigRock Balalaikas
Boris Alexandrov
Boris Grebenshikov
Brother's Ivan
Deaf Chonky
Erich-Weinert-Ensemble
From Russia With Love Choir
Golden Ring Ensemble
Ivan Rebroff
Juriy Kukin
La Minor
Leonid Sobinov
Leonid Utyosov
Lidia Ruslanova
Marc De Loutchek
Mikhail Rozhkov
Moscow Nights
Nicolas Kedroff
Nikolai Kalinin
Oleg Timofeyev
Olga Orlova
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
Vladimir Turijanskiy
Volga Dance Ensemble and Choir
Алексеевская площадь
Аслан Тхакумачев
Братство Бобра
Государственный академический русский хор СССР
Гузель Ахметова
Дибир Абаев
Загир Сатыров
Идрис Газиев
Ислам Итляшев
Кадриль
Марет Алиханова
Марьям Ташаева
Матушка
Московский Казачий Хор
Рамазан Кайтмесов
Рамзан Абумуслимов
Рафаэль Латыйпов
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
Boris Alexandrov
Ivan Rebroff
Golden Ring Ensemble
Leonid Utyosov
Хор Сретенского монастыря
Peter Nalitch
Московский Казачий Хор
Aigul Akhmetshina
Osipov State Russian Folk Orchestra
Samovar Russian Folk Music Ensemble
Pyotr Leshchenko
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
Juriy Kukin
Nicolas Kedroff
La Minor
POLINA CHILI
Lidia Ruslanova
Братство Бобра
Рамзан Абумуслимов
Deaf Chonky
Olga Orlova
Russian Balalaika Folk Music Ensemble
Государственный академический русский хор СССР
Nikolai Kalinin
The Ossipov Balalaika Orchestra
Рамазан Кайтмесов
Volga Dance Ensemble and Choir
Marc De Loutchek
Vladimir Turijanskiy
Terem-Quartet
Polyanka Russian Gypsy Orchestra
Марет Алиханова
Аслан Тхакумачев
Марьям Ташаева
Алексеевская площадь
Astemir Khaupa
Leonid Sobinov
Дибир Абаев
Идрис Газиев
Рафаэль Латыйпов
Загир Сатыров
Гузель Ахметова
Mikhail Rozhkov
Кадриль