The Gaskarov Ensemble will perform in Instambul in the frames of the cross year of culture of Russian and Turkey on January, 8. The concert is called "Russian Mosaic".

According to the press-service of the ensemble, they will perform popular dances, such as "Blossom of Bashkortostan", tatar folk dance "The Mowers" and las year's premire - "Russia".

The heads of cultural departments of both countries will attend the event.

The other famous Russian art groups and performers are the Pyatnitsky folk choir, Nokhcho folk song and dance ensemble, singer Elmira Kalimullina, balalaika player Viktor Olehnovich and master of throat singing Olena Uutai.