Maslenitsa Russian Festival

In this free family-friendly festival Ensemble Productions aim to present a spectacular line-up of Russian culture for both Russians living in London and British people interested in Russian culture, and music and dance generally.

Performers at the event will include: group 'After 11' from the folksong theatre 'Russian Song', founded by the famous folk diva Nadezhda Babkina, Dmitry Danilenko, the recent winner of a 'grand-prix' at the international 'Slavyansky Bazar' festival of arts (2009); the instrumental folk group White Day celebrated throughout Russia for their balalaika and rock performances; the talented young singer Alexa Pol a winner in last year's Russian song contest in London; and the charismatic bluesmen from St Petersburg, Billy's Band.

There will also be performances by a folk dance group from the Tatarstan Republic and the Russian Orthodox Church Choir of London.

The children's programme on The Scoop stage will feature puppet theatre pieces and interactive entertainment.

Provisional programme

13:00 –13:25 Children's programme by Russian London Schools
13:30 – 13:45 Bely Den group
13:50 – 14:10 After 11 group
14:20 – 14:40 Alexa Pol (Alexandra Polushko) & Chistaya Sluchaynost Band
14:45 – 15:00 Dmitry Danilenko
15:10 – 15:35 Terem Quartet
15:40 – 15:55 Angelika Agourbash
16:00 – 16:30 "Kazan" Dance Theatre from the Republic of Tatarstan
16:30 – 16:45 Speeches
16:45 – 17:20 Pelageya
17:30 – 18:00 Billy's Band