A world-known Russian troupe presents a performance of Russian
folk dance for Chinese audience in Beijing on Saturday night.
As an important part of the "Year of Russia" in China activities, the
performance also drew Chinese Vice Premier Wu Yi and
State Councilor Chen
Zhili.
More than 50 actors and actresses of the troupe, named "Little
Birch", gave a dozen of song and dance programs, starting with a
slow and relaxing poussette and ending with some famous songs very
familiar to Chinese audience.
The one-and-a-half hour performance received warm applause from
the Chinese audience.
(Xinhua News Agency May 28, 2006)
