Russian Cossack Melodies and Dances to Minneapolis

Minneapolis, Minnesota, September 6, 2014)– On October 25 and 26, 2014, the Twin Cities Russian Cultural Center “Russian Soul” and the “Belozer’e” folk song and dance ensemble will take the audience through the steppes of southwestern Russia to the mountaintops of the Urals and Siberian taiga.On the Edge of Empire: Russian Cossack Songs and Dances celebrates the little known culture of the ethno-social group called Cossacks who preserved ties with Russian traditions, but enriched their culture with those of the local peoples.  Belozer’e presents songs, festive dances, games, musical instruments and historic costume replicas in two performances at the Capri Theater, followed by a Q & A session. The program has been made possible by the Minnesota State Arts Board grant.