This new release features Russian music in all its wide variety, representing the many different peoples living in that continent-wide country. From fiery Gypsy music, early Orthodox choral music, tinkling balalaikas, Cossack songs, a cappella choirs (including the renowned Red Army Choir) as well as modern renditions of traditional music.Other ensembles include the St. Petersburg Instrumental Ensemble ‘Carousel’, Balalaika Ensemble ‘Wolga’, Talisman, Valentina Ponomareva, The Stars of St. Petersburg, Yale Strom, Arinushka, and more. All talented groups are skilled in their adaptations of this music of their mother country.