The A.V. Alexandrov Russian army twice red-bannered academic song and dance ensemble, in short, the Alexandrov ensemble is a performing ensemble that serves as the official army choir of the Russian armed forces. It is known worldwide as the Red Army Choir or Red Army Chorus. The ensemble consists of a male choir, an orchestra, and a dance ensemble. The songs they perform range from Russian folk tunes to church hymns, operatic arias and popular music; examples include The Volga Boatmen's Song, Katyusha, and Kernina and Ave Maria. After the Soviet period, the ensemble has continued performing, entertaining audiences both inside and outside Russia.(Source: Wikipedia)