Kuban Cossack Choir

Over the next hundred years in addition to singing the Russian Orthodox Liturgy in Slavonic, the choir regularly gave public concerts throughout the Krasnodar Krai.

Such was the professionalisation of this and other such 'folk ensembles' under Stalin's regime that the group in effect consisted of professional musicians and dancers, graduates of Soviet music and dance schools and not necessarily of Cossack descent.

[1] During the Second World War, the group toured several fronts and performed for Red Army soldiers and particularly the Kuban Cossack regiments that served in the ranks.

Zakharchenko was a local transferred back to Kuban from the Siberian Chorus he previously helped direct.

During the post-USSR years, the Chorus has channeled its energy into the collection and rebirth of the Cossack traditions, demonstrating pride in Russian patriotism and local customs.

It regularly tours abroad and has appeared in Japan, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Norway, China, Vietnam, Poland, Czechia, Bulgaria, Serbia and Australia.

Kuban Cossack Choir performing at Gnessin Russian Academy of Music , 2013
Kuban Cossack Choir at Gnessin Academy with Viktor Zakharchenko in front, 2013
Traditional dresses.