This well-known Russian folk group from Krasnogorsk in Moscow region was formed in 1989 by Gregory Tkach, Director of Palace of Culture "Podmoskovye", recognized Artist and Honoured Culture Worker of Russia. He didn't want to limit his activity doing only administrative work and created the ensemble of accordionists, of which he became the Artistic Director. Since then "Russia" became one of the best folk music, song and dance ensembles in Russia.
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Grigori Tkach
Artistic Director
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Throughout the years group enjoyed warm reception all over Russia and abroad. The Group performed on main stages and major concert halls of Moscow, and took part in various TV and radio shows. Always expressive, unique, full of noble strength and temperament voice of Gregory Tkach was recorded on CD album "Favourite Folk Songs and Romances".
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Lyubov' Vyshegorodtceva
Ballet Master
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