An orchestra of one hundred bayan, squeezebox and accordion players will perform the song “Katyusha” at the RUSSIA EXPO

On May 8 at the RUSSIA EXPO, the presentation of the International Bayan Players Competition “Vivat, Bayan!” will take place.

More than one hundred participants of the contest, including bayan (Russian accordion), squeezebox and accordion players, will march along the main avenue of VDNH and collectively perform the composition “Katyusha”. The event will start at 12:00 at the fountain “Stone Flower”.

The performance of the famous instrumental duet “Bayan Mix” will also be part of the event. Its members Sergei Voitenko and Rinat Demayev will perform popular compositions, including “Smuglyanka” ("Dusky Girl"), “Ice Ceiling”, “Nothing in the World is Better”, “Chardash”, as well as folk and patriotic works. The concert will begin at 12:30 on the Main Street Stage of the Exposition.

The contest “Vivat, Bayan!” will be held for the 22nd time from June 25 to 29. The venue will be Pavilion No. 55 “Home of Youth”. The artistic director of the event will be Sergei Voitenko, a famous Russian musician, winner of “Chanson of the Year”, “Golden Gramophone”, “Stars of the Road Radio”.

The International RUSSIA EXPO is the most important achievements of the country gathered in one place. Throughout the Exposition, cultural events, a rich business and educational program await the guests. The expositions of 89 Russian regions, leading federal agencies, corporations and public organizations are presented to the visitors. More than 12 million people have already visited the Exposition. The International RUSSIA EXPO takes place at VDNH in Moscow from November 4 to July 8.