Lyudmila Zykina State Academic Russian Folk Ensemble "Russia"

Ensemble "RUSSIA"

named after Lyudmila Zyking is a stage incarnation of Russian song.

Assembled by Lyudmila Zykina, the great singer of XX century and outstanding performer of Russian songs, the community is called to reinforce the traditions of Russian music. The excellence of the performers makes the music of the ensemble “Russia” sound original, modern and non-stereotypical. Unique stage projects, special concert programs, as well as the ensemble’s participation in national and international cultural events, collaboration with the worldwide leading artists and major music labels. For more than 40 years prove that Russian musical culture exists beyond the time frames. 

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1968
The initial idea

Lyudmila’s tour in USA becomes

the starting point for the future ensemble.

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1977
Creating an Ensemble
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2013
“Sorochinskaya Yarmarka/Sorotchinsky Fair” on “Avignon le off”

 “Russia” presents the concert-performance on an international festival in Avignon (France). 

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2014
Winner of Oscar award

The breath-taking sounds of an amazing music box catch.

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2015
“Russia” and “Universal music”

In collaboration, Lyudmila Zykina’s ensemble “Russia” together with Universal music release the album “Zdes’ Horosho/It’s good here”.

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2016
The ensemble "Russia" – the universe of folk music

The new experimental artistic laboratory for composers “Open space” is launched. 

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2018
“Russia” and “Universal” - 2

In collaboration, Lyudmila Zykina’s ensemble “Russia” together with Universal music release the album “Russian song is sung with the heart”.

 

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2021
The «Russia» ensemble has opened the first platform for the promotion of Russian folk art online.

Russian Folk Ensemble “Russia” officially opened the first platform for the comprehensive promotion of Russian folk art online space “VCC” (Virtual Cultural Center)

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