balalaika outside of russia

[Serge Rogosin]

I am doing research for a book on balalaika.  There will be several chapters
devoted to the balalaika and related instruments abroad.  Since this is a
fairly under-researched topic, it is quite possible that there are
orchestras, individual musicians and other connections to the balalaika, past
or present, of which I am  unaware.
I am also currently working on an aricle on the balalaika in New York that
will come out well before the book, so any information or leads pertaining to
the New York area will be of special interest.  Please send me any leads
off-line.  Any information, no matter how incomplete or seemingly obvious,
will be much appreciated.

Serge Rogosin
93-49 222 Street
Queens Village, NY 11428
E-mail:SRogosin at aol.com