March 20] 1896 – 5 October 1985) was the founder, conductor and composer of the Don Cossack Choir Serge Jaroff.

In January 1921, Jaroff put together a choir from Russian refugees in the internment camp.

The 3rd[clarification needed] Don division in March 1921 was interned on the Greek island of Lemnos.

The Russian representative asked Jaroff and his choir to join the church.

On 23 June 1923, they performed in the cathedral of Sofia and made their formal concert debut in Vienna on 4 July 1923.