Balakirev The Buffoon (Russian: Шут Балакирев, romanized: Shut Balakirev) is a 2002 Russian televised version of 1999 Lenkom theatrical presentation, written by Grigori Gorin.

Buffoon of the court circle, Ivan Balakirev,[2] is a constant participant of the Tzar's festivities and buffoonery.

Ivan Alexandrovich Balakirev was a trusted servant of Peter I and Catherine I since 1699.

One of the version around the Balakirev surname etymology is that it formed from Bala kire, a tatar for stubborn kid.

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