Golden Gates offers audiences an entertaining and authentic glimpse into Old Russia through music, song, and dance.  The repertoire is centered around masterpieces of Russian folklore and represents the diversity of the culture, ranging from gently humorous songs, to elaborate lyrical suites, to pulsating dance numbers. 

The program is broad and varied, with something to appeal to everyone, including audience participation though clapping and learning Russian songs and words.  Lilting balalaikas, dynamic bayan accordion, unique trashotky and loshky, humorous dances, and superb vocals combine for an exhilarating and educational performance for audiences of all ages.

Award-winning musical ambassadors from Russia, Moscow Nights is an exciting, versatile group of world-recognized, prize-winning musicians.   Having established themselves as one of the fastest rising musical groups in the United States, these classically trained artists first took Western Europe by storm and now are bringing their enthralling music to North America.

Led by Vitaliy Bezrodnov, the group was initially formed under his direction in Kaluga, Russia in the late 1980’s.  After completing their Conservatory studies, they regrouped in 1996 in the United States.  Initially touring the Western states and the Hawaiian Islands, the group met with great acclaim due to their considerable talents and natural exuberance.  Their venues have been as varied as First Night New Year’s Eve Celebrations to the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.  They also initiated a charity program entitled Music in Mission and Rotary Children’s Fund which raises money for the orphans of Russia.

In 1993 the company Golden Gates was created in St. Petersburg, Russia.  Drawing upon students from the Author’s Aesthetic Music Secondary School, these children became the first members of the group, and they began performing at various cultural events, folk festivals and concerts throughout Russia and Europe. Currently under the  direction of Marina Tourlygina, and ranging in ages from five to fifteen,  the group is now including Russian dancers as well as singers. 

Moscow Nights/Golden Gates are embarking upon their fifth tour of the United States, receiving rave reviews across the country.