Travel back to the old country for an afternoon of energetic Russian, Cossack, Ukrainian and Gypsy dancing, music and songs featuring traditional instruments and costumes.

Background:
Russian music, dance and song ensemble Barynya established in 1991 in New York City. Full company consist of 8 dancers, 6 musicians and four singers. Artistic Director Mikhail Smirnov. Barynya presents Russian, Cossack, Ukrainian, Russian Gypsy dancing, music, songs, virtuoso performances on balalaika, garmoshka (Russian folk button accordion), balalaika contrabass, bayan accordion, Gypsy guitar, violin, domra.

Mikhail Smirnov (Misha) is a professional Russian folk singer and musician with many years of experience. He plays garmoshka, balalaika, guitar, jaleika, kugikly, contrabass balalaika and gusli. Mikhail is an artistic director and founder ensemble "Barynya" from New York, owner of Barynya Entertainment, director of 5GRAND.US Russian wedding band and dancers, author of many articles in English and Russian.