The world-renowned Red Army Ensemble staged their exhilarating production to a fully-packed hall at the National Palace of Culture Sunday evening. Photo by Kameliya Atanasova (Sofia News Agency)
US Ambassador to Bulgaria John Beyrle and Russia's envoy Anatolii Potapov attended the exhilarating production of the renowned Red Army Ensemble in Sofia.
Made up of a sparkling line-up of Russian singers, dancers and instrumentalists, the ensemble arrived in Bulgaria after a visit to Morocco at the invitation of the royal family.
Years after the end of the Cold War the Red Army ensemble has turned into a major attraction in both Europe and the United States.
Its extravagancy lies partly in the authenticity of the costumes - military with red stars, its wide and rich repertoire of songs and dances, which includes folklore songs, classic works by Russian and foreign composers.