KIRILL SOKOLOV

was born in Leningrad 22 July 1974, and received his first musical education in the Glinka Choir School attached to the State Academic Capella. From 1991 to 1996 he studied choir conducting under Professor E.P. Kudryavtseva at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. During 1995 he also studied voice at the Conservatory. Since 1990, Kirill has been a member of several leading choirs in St. Petersburg: first the Academic Capella, then the Choir of Smolny Cathedral, and the Chamber Choir of the St. Petersburg Conservatory. From 1994 to 1997 he performed with the Chamber Choir of St. Petersburg. In 1997 Kirill took part in concerts and performance tours as a member of several different music groups: "Soglasye" men's choir, the "St. Petersburg Assemblies" chamber choir, "Otkrovenie" choir, and others. He was a leader of the "Petersburg Quartet" chamber ensemble from 2002 to 2003. Since 2003, Kirill has been the leader of the "St. Petersburg Men's Ensemble".
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SERGEY SHAPINSKIY

was born 18 March 1972 in Kostroma on the Volga, has lived in Leningrad - now St. Petersburg - since 1979. Upon completing Music School, with a major in accordion, he played in the Bayan-Accordion Orchestra in the Palace of Pioneers (now called the Palace of Youth's Creativity). From 1991 to 1993 Sergey studied music at the Teacher Training College. Since 1993, he has performed with the choruses "Singing Bridge" and "Petersburg Serenades" and also the Choir of Smolny Cathedral. He studied sound directing from 1994 to 1998 at the University of Cinema and Television. From 1999 to 2010 he worked in a marketing agency. Since the mid-90s Sergey has been singing in Orthodox church choirs in St. Petersburg. Currently he also works as a sound director in the music recording company, "Melodia".
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ANDREI VOLIKOV

was born 30 March 1984 in the city of Novozybkov, Briansk region, Russia. Hegraduated in 2009 from the St. Petersburg Conservatory, with a degree in musical theater acting. Presently he is pursuing his M.A. degree in Music at the A.I. Herzen Russian National Pedagogical University. Since 2007-2008, Andrei has been a soloist with the "Karambol" children's musical theater in St. Petersburg. From 2008 to 2010 he toured Europe with several different music groups: "Voskresenie", "Youth Chamber Choir of St. Petersburg", "Sheremeteff Ensemble". 2009-2010 he performed with the Mariinsky Theater choir. Since 2009, he has sung as guest artist with the Moscow theater Maskarad ("Masquerade") and has been an active member of the "St. Petersburg Men's Ensemble".
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VADIM SMANTSER

was born 16 April 1974 in Partizansk in the Vladivostok area. He graduated in 1986 from the Music School attached to the Minsk Conservatory (Belarus). From 1992 to 1997 he studied choir conducting at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. In 1992 Vadim became a member of the Choir of Smolny Cathedral and of the "Chamber Choir of the St. Petersburg Conservatory". He has also participated, since 1997, in various musical projects. Since 2004, Vadim has been singing in the St. Dimitry Church choir, and the "St. Petersburg Men's Ensemble".
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