Vocal group Kostroma performs
Russian archaic songs and dances
recordered by scientists in different regions of Russia.

We sing them exactly the way
they were sung in Russian villages centuries ago,
with no any modern-style changes.




** The CD was recorded under the previous name of the group.
  • Songs recorded at
    • "Wavebourn Studio", Walnut Creek, CA in 2007
    • "Kingdom Voice Production", Mountain View, CA in 2008
  • Mastered and engineered
    • by Tim Abbot
  • Photographs
    • by Tomas Pacha
  • Package design
    • by Sonia Krugloff
  • Disk sponsored by
    • Mark DeUnger
    • Memocast.com
  • The price is 15.00 USD
    • Make checks payable to Russian House Kedry
    • and send it to 1383 Zurich ter., Sunnyvale 94087


TitlePlayComment
My Dear Sisters mp3..... wma Wedding dance song. The bride's mother announces that her daughter is now engaged.
The City of Yaroslavl ------ Lyrical song.
Under the Willow Tree ------ Wedding song.
Nice Fellows ------ Cossacks' song.
Groomsman mp3..... wma Wedding song, the bridesmaids welcome the groom and groomsmen.
Dust ------ Lyrical song.
It Is Raining ------ Wedding song, the Maid of Honour (instead of the bride herself) says farewell to the bride's parents and the spirits of her ancestors
Pretty Anne ------ Working song (for weaving or spinning).
My Hips ------ Dance song, humorous.
Fog ------ Lyrical song.
Oh, Saint Kuzma ------ Wedding song, a prayer for the blessing of one's marriage.
Koupalenka mp3..... wma Summer solstice ritual, sung while making a wreath for one's beloved.
The Running River ------ Cossacks' song.
Laundering Maiden ------ Dance song, humorous.
The Grove mp3..... wma A young woman lost her wedding ring walking in a grove. For 3 days she tried to find it. When she didn't succeed, her anger and grief lighted the grove on fire.
Saint George's Day ------ Ritual song, marks the day when the animals are let back out to pasture.
Maidens Played by the Gate ------ Working song (for weaving or spinning).
I Will Start A Dance ------ Ritual song, to protect a newborn child from evil spirits.
Oak Groove ------ Lyrical song.
Mother, It's Time For The Harvest! mp3..... wma Ritual song, marks the first day of harvest.
The Arrow Flies ------ Ritual song, for the planting of crops.
Our Grainfield ------ Ritual song, marks the last day of harvest.
Glory To Thee,O God! ------ Ritual song, a prayer thanking the Lord for a plentiful harvest.