07-27-2024, Wedding reception at the Graycliff in Moonachie, New Jersey
Wedding reception at The Graycliff, 122 Moonachie Avenue, Moonachie, NJ 07074. As a part of entertainment NJ Balalaika Duo performed a few pieces during the dinner.
07-07-2024. Verka Serduchka Tribute Show, Bar Mitzvah, Philadelphia, PA
Verka Serduchka's tribute show performed 45 min show during Bar Mitzvah party Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Sunday, July 7th, 2024 at the Randevu Restaurant (Holland, PA). The program was performed by musicians and dancers of ensemble Barynya, and included Verka Serdyuchka, two dancers, and live chicken.
02-18-2024, Dance Club Ballroom, 6782 Market Street, Wilmington, NC
On Sunday, February 18th, 2024 bilingual Russian tamada and MC Mikhail and DJ Elina provided entertainment and music during birthday party at the Babs McDance Social Dance Club and Ballroom in Wilmington, North Carolina. As a part of entertainment Balalaika duo performed a few songs during the dinner. Диджей Элина и ведущий Михаил провели 45-летний юбилей Ольги в городе Уилмингтон, штат Северная Каролина. Празднование проходило в танцевальной школе McDance Social Dance Club and Ballroom, расположенной по адресу 6782 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405.
Guitar player Fedor Zhuravlev and DJ Elina provided DJ services and live music entertainment for the corporate party at the Da Mikelle Palace (XO HALL), 102-55 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY 11375.
10-22-2023, Northampton Valley Country Club, Richboro, Pennsylvania
Mikhail and Elina provided DJ services and MC entertainment as well as live music during Golda's wedding on October 22nd, 2023 at the Northampton Valley Country Club. Mix of Russian and American music. Exact address of the venue: 299 Richboro Road, Richboro PA 18954.
12-15-2022. Corporate event at Da Mikelle Palace in Queens, New York
On Thursday, December 15th, 2022 DJ Elina and bilingual MC-Tamada Mikhail provided music and entertainment during corporate party for Advanced Medical Care group of employees at the XO Hall of Da Mikelle Palace restaurant in Forest Hills, New York. Exact address of the venue: Da Mikelle Palace, 102-55 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY 11375. Mikhail and Elina also played guitar, domra, and sang a few songs in the end of the party.
10-08-2022, Wedding in Scottsville, Virginia, Tasting Room & Taphouse at Mount Ida Reserve
DJ Alisa, bilingual MC-Tamada Mikhail and eight piece live music band provided music and entertainment for mixed Russian-Jewish-American wedding reception in Scottsville, Virginia on Saturday, October 8th, 2022. For their venue newlyweds selected Tasting Room & Taphouse at Mount Ida Reserve, 5600 Moonlight Dr, Scottsville, VA 24590.
08-14-2022. Engagement party at the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster, New Jersey
On Sunday, August 14, 2022 from 3pm to 8pm DJ Elina provided her services during mixed Russian-American engagement party at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey. Exact address of the venue: Trump National Golf Club Bedminster, 900 Lamington Road, Bedminster, NJ 07921. Former President Trump was there!!! as well as some other celebrities.
10-24-2020. Birthday Party at Chinar On The Island, Staten Island, New York
On Saturday, October 24th, 2020 five members of ensemble Barynya - Mikhail Smirnov (garmoshka, vocals, guitar), Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Alisa (dancer), Konstantin Tulinov (dancer), and Leonid Bruk (balalaika-contrabass) - provided entertainment during Russian themed Surprice Birthday Party at the Chinar On The Island, 283 Sand Ln, Staten Island, NY 10305. The company met the Guest of Honor Сергей Владимирович at the door with Bread and Salt ceremony followed by CHAROCHKI (величальная для именинника) dressed in traditional costumes with live music, and the Russian Bear. When guests were seated inside dancers and musicians provided a program with musicians playing the balalaika, garmoshka, balalaika contrabass, singing popular Russian songs, dancers performing several dance selections including Russian, Ukrainian, Gypsy, Jewish, Tatar with multiple costume changes. Artistic director of ensemble Barynya Mikhail Smirnov took care of Tamada/MC entertainment introducing toasts, and doing couple of games and trivia with guests, Guest of Honor and his wife.
12-06-2019, Корпоративка в штате Вашингтон, Willows Lodge, Woodinville, WA
Russian MC Tamada Mikhail and DJ Elina provided music and entertainment for mixed Russian-American corporate event on Friday, December 6th, 2019 at the Willows Lodge, 14580 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA 98072. Program of entertainment included lottery raffle for employees and a few toasts. Music playlist: Russian, European, and American dance hits from 80-th, 90-th, 2000 and current. Коктейли начались в 6:30 вечера, гости танцевали примерно до часа ночи. Больше всего заказывали песни Шнура и его группы Ленинград, причём, "без купюр". Вечеринка получилась очень весёлой и интересной.
09-26-2019, Wedding in Howell Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey
Russian MC Tamada Mikhail and DJ Elina provided music and entertainment for mixed Russian-American wedding on Thursday, September 26th, 2019 in Howell Township, New Jersey. Program of entertainment included Russian table songs, toasts, games, and competitions. Wedding took place at the private house in Monmouth County, 15 Rockspray Court, Howell Township, NJ 07731. Оба из четы молодожёнов на момент свадьбы находились на военной службе в армии США и буквально на несколько дней приехали в Нью-Джерси, где жили родители жениха. Родители воспользовались этой возможностью, чтобы устроить себе (и молодой паре) праздник.
09-02-2018, Свадьба во Флориде. Temple Sinai of Hollywood Eden Regal Ballroom & Catering
Russian-American DJ Alisa and bilingual MC-Tamada Mikhail provided music and entertainment for wedding at the Temple Sinai of Hollywood Eden Regal Ballroom & Catering on September 2nd, 2018 in Hollywood, Florida. DJ Alisa mixed popular European, German, Russian, bachatas, merengues, and American dance hits, popular music, and a few requested songs, music for the ceremony, music for cocktail hour. MC Mikhail provided bilingual entertainment: Grand Entrqance, Bread and Salt Ceremony in the end of cocktails, announced toasts from parents, Maid Of Honor, Best Man, Steal THE SHOE GAME, first dance, father-daughter dance, remove the veil, toss the wedding, remove the garter, etc.
12-25-2012, День рождения в ресторане "Назад в СССР" в Бруклине
On Tuesday, December 25, 2012 MC-tamada Mikhail Smirnov and DJ Elina Karokhina provided music and entertainment during Birthday party at the Russian restaurant Back To USSR in Brooklyn, New York.
11-03-2012. Birthday party at Mirage Banquet Hall in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DJ Elina, DJ Alisa, MC Mikhail provided music and entertainment for birthday party at Mirage Banquete Hall in Greenfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Saturday, November 3rd, 2012.
DJ Elina, bilingual MC-Tamada Mikhail and singer Alexander Menshikov provided music and entertainment for Russian party in Sloatsburg, NY (town of Ramapo in Rockland County, New York) on Saturday, June 30th, 2012.
DJ Elina, bilingual MC-Tamada Mikhail singer Sasha provided music, songs, and bilingual entertainment at beautiful private house in Holmdel, New Jersey (Holmdel Township in Monmouth County, NJ).
Март 2012. Золотая свадьба в Уэст-Палм-Бич, штат Флорида
Празднование золотого юбилея свадьбы состоялось в бальном зале отеля Мариотт. Диджей Наташа Королёва, DJ Алиса, певец Саша Меньшиков, танцовщики Булат Мухаметов и Аня 3иненко, ведущий торжеств и тамада Михаил Смирнов развлекали гостей весь вечер. В программу вошли традиционные еврейские, русские, украинские, танцы, канкан, адажио, матросский танец Яблочко, номер Мерлин Монро. Музыкальная программа включала в себя современную танцевальную музыку, русские, цыганские, еврейские и украинские песни под гармошку, гитару и балалайку, песни с гостями, весёлые игры, конкурсы и викторины. Все фотографии и видео с юбилея.
Русская свадьба в «Stony Hill Inn», Хакенсак, штат Нью-Джерси 12 марта 2012 года
Фотографии и видео с эксклюзивной русской свадьбы в ресторане «Stony Hill Inn» (www.stonyhillinn.com) в городе Хакенсак, штат Нью-Джерси, точный адрес: 231 Polifly Road, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 USA
видео записаны в ресторане "Charthouse", город Weehawken, штат New Jersey 27 ноября 2011 года. На батмицве работали кроме ведущего диджей Наташа Королева и диджей Алиса. Все фото и видео есть на вебсайте www.mazaltovshow.com.
07-18-2011, Свадьба, банкетный зал «Мартинсвиль Инн», город Мартинсвиль, штат Нью-Джерси
Фотографии и видео с русско-американской свадьбы в штате Нью-Джерси в субботу, 18 июня 2011 года в банкетном зале «Мартинсвиль Инн», город Мартинсвиль, штат Нью-Джерси. Адрес: 1801 Washington Valley Road, Martinsville, NJ 08836, США. Посмотреть все фото и видео.
01-29-2011, Russian-American Birthday party in Brooklyn, NY
MC Misha was working as tamada-toastmaster and MC (Russian: «массовик-затейник») at the Russian-speaking Birthday party at the "Vernisazh" Russian Restaurant, 2707 86th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11236 on Saturday, January 29, 2011 Funny game "A crying princess" was the most success. Full list of games and competitions performed by MC Misha could be found here.
12-31-2010, Новогодний вечер в Сиднее, Австралия
Тамада, ведущий торжеств Михаил Смирнов и певец-диджей Александр Меньшиков были приглашены прилететь из Нью-Йорка и провести новогоднюю ночь в Сиднее в качестве ведущих, а также изюминки вечера. В программе мероприятия прозвучали шутки и розыгрыши на русском и английском языках, любимые цыганские песни, популярные танцевальные хиты.
MC MISHA and DJ Barnaul entertained Russian-American Jewish wedding in Connecticut. About 70 guests were attending the party. Click images below to see full size photos.
Recommendation letter from the bride (November 6th, 2010)
MC Misha (Mikhail Smirnov) and DJ Barnaul (Alexey Maltsev) played at my wedding on November 6th, 2010. MC Misha and DJ Barnaul arrived on time and were ready ahead of schedule. The event went smoothly and the guests were never bored. Misha and Barnaul entertained the crowed with games, contests and jokes. The music was great and the dance floor was packed all the time. Misha did a great job keeping things well organized and everything moved according to plan. The wedding was a mix of English and Russian speaking guests and since MC Misha speaks both English and Russian he did a good job making sure all the guests knew what was happening. Having a diverse crowd, where some people didn't speak english and some people didn't speak Russian, the most important thing to me was that my guests were having a good time. And they were! I had people come up to me and say that this was the best and the most fun wedding they had ever been to! That was very nice to hear. Some people commented that we should get married every year so we can have a party like that!! So needless to say, I am very happy with the job MC Misha and DJ Barnaul did at our wedding and would recommend them to anyone having a wedding or any kind of a party. Sincerely, Lana
09-03-2010, Tirnanog, 38276 N Deep Lake Road, Lake Villa, Illinois Funny Wedding Game "The Crying Princess" - MC Misha and guests of the party
07-17-2010, 50th Birthday Party - Russian Sailors' Theme Saturday, July 17th, 2010, Lake Ozark, Missouri
MC MISHA, singer/one-man-band Sasha Menshikov, Leonid Bruk (bass, balalaika-contrabass), Elina Karokhina (a.k.a DJ Natasha Korolyova, balalaika) entertained an exclusive private party on the Lake Ozark in Missouri. The party with the Russian Sailor's theme took place outside just above the beautiful lake. The temperature was above 90 however everyone had a good time. Musicians played live music with garmoshka, guitar, balalaika, bass guitar, and balalaika-contrabass), DJ Natasha spined, singer used pre-recorded tracks for his singing. The team performed American, Russian, Gypsy, Ukrainian, Jewish, Italian, and French popular songs and music.
03-28-2010, Duane Park Restaurant, 157 Duane Street, New York City Russian American wedding reception, March 28, 2010
Small Russian American wedding party took place at the Duane Park Restaurant on March 28th, 2010. Guests were from United States, Russia and Ukraine. Most of them were able to speak English. The ceremony was conducted in English, DJ Barnaul had to setup near the entrance because the lack of space inside of the restaurant. Singer Sasha Menshikov was coming to the small stage in the middle of the restaurant to perform his songs. MC Misha made all announcements in both English and Russian.
02-28-2010, Water Street Restaurant, 66 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY
08-18-2012, ВЕЧЕР ЗНАКОМСТВ НА ЯХТЕ В НЬЮ-ЙОРК СИТИ
Приглашаем вас провести вместе с нами НЕЗАБЫВАЕМЫЙ ВЕЧЕР НА ЯХТЕ HALFMOON в воскресенье в 6:30 вечера 18 августа 2012 года.ГУДЗОН...ЗВЕЗДНАЯ НОЧЬ... НАША ТАНЦЕВАЛЬНАЯ ВЕЧЕРИНКА FOR SINGLES ИДЕАЛЬНОЕ МЕСТО ДЛЯ ОТДЫХА, ТАНЦЕВ, ФЛИРТА, НОВЫХ ВСТРЕЧ И СВИДАНИЙ!!!Нашими гостями будут очаровательные девушки и, образованные и, преуспевающие джентельмены из NY, NJ, PA, CT.Меню нашей танцевальной вечеринки: OPEN BAR, ЗАКУСКИ И БУФЕТ,РАЗВЛЕКАТЕЛЬНАЯ ПРОГРАММА и ПРОФЕССИОНАЛЬНЫЕ ВЕДУЩИЕ: DJ NATASHA KOROLEVA и MC MISHA.Добавьте в вашу жизнь радость знакомств и легкость общения!!! Не упустите возможность встретить новых людей, новых друзей и возможно.... свою половинку!!! Заказ билетов
Starnight for Russian and American singles on Sunday, August 18, 2012. Russian singles fun party on Halfmoon yacht, boarding at 6:30PM. Address: New York Skyports, East 23rd Street & FDR Drive, New York, NY 10010. Order tickets on www.teatr.com website.
10-18-2009, Wedding Celebration Testimonial Dr. William & Mrs. Mariya Brendel, October 8, 2009
Before we even contacted Mikhail Smirnov (a.k.a. MC Misha) to be the Master of Ceremonies for our wedding this past September, we knew that we would be getting a wonderful celebrity personality since we’d already fallen in love with his humor as a judge on the NBC show “Superstars of Dance.” From the moment Mikhail answered our phone call, we also knew that we were in the great care of a true professional, masterful organizer, and patient soul. We’re writing to share our story of how Mikhail not only “met” but “exceeded” our great expectations for a memorable wedding reception. Like any picky couple, we wanted to add a few key songs to our wedding play list. Not only did Misha add these songs to the play list, but his D.J. (Barnaul) picked up immediately on the style and tone of these songs and added music to complement our taste perfectly.
What’s more, even though we couldn’t afford a band, Misha surprised us with three professional singers. The first singer (Alexander Menshikov), a handsome gentleman with an angelic and operatic voice requiring no microphone, sang several amazing ballads including Dark Eyes that turned this ordinary wedding into a banquet fit for a Tsar! The second singer (Elena Harris) could best be described as a sultry, classic beauty, straight from a James Bond movie, who sang the jazz standard Summertime, which melted all single men in their seats. The third singer was Misha himself, who sang several Russian favorites straight from his heart has he strummed his guitar. This trio wove their talent throughout the night for a perfect personal touch to our wedding celebration. Guests were simply shocked.
We also wanted to make sure that our mix of Russian and American guests were guided in the right direction and made to feel comfortable throughout the night. As a myriad of guests entered the restaurant hall, they were met with a Misha’s classy and humorous greetings, which easily broke the ice between guests who did not know each other. Misha also provided Russian translation of speeches, and encouraged several guests to pay tribute to our special union. With his help, our wedding transcended the “mechanical order of events” associated with most receptions. Ours was a more intimate and heartwarming evening, in which friends and family shared stories, made toasts, and bonded with perfect strangers. Guests felt at home.
Finally, in planning our celebration we worried that the evening might “fizzle out” too soon as we’ve experienced in so many weddings we’ve attended. If you are working with Misha, you can be assured that your evening will only escalate with joy, excitement, and wonderment. Just when we thought it couldn’t get better, a person in costume resembling a larger-than-life gypsy woman appeared, and a playful gypsy song accompanied her across the floor as she danced and flirted with guests! People literally fell out of their seats with laughter, and the children sat still with magic in their eyes. Other surprise guests appeared, but I’ll stop my description now as not to spoil the surprise! Later in the evening, D.J. Barnaul hosted a Russian dance competition, also teaching guests how to do several traditional folk dances. Guests experienced an enchanted evening. Thank you, Mikhail and team for going “above and beyond” in making our wedding celebration truly unforgettable. We’ve enclosed some pictures, which we feel “speak louder than words” in describing how amazing this evening was.
May 2009, Vodka "Russian Standard" corporate event
Performance during corporate event for vodka "Russian Standard" at the Sheraton Norwood Hotel and Conference Center, 1125 Boston Providence Turnpike, Norwood, MA 02062 on May 1st, 2009.
Рекомендательное письмо для MC MISHA и его команды. Sunday, August 31st, 2008. The Bernards Inn. 27 Mine Brook Road, Bernardsville, New Jersey 07924
Мы хотели бы вас поблагодарить за прекрасный праздник который вы нам организовали на нашей свадьбе 31го Августа 2008. Мы очень долго искали подходящих музыкантов для нашего торжества но никто не подошёл с таким знанием дела как вы. Вы сделали всё как обещали: приехали посмотрели на место, проработали сценарий вечера, вовремя приехали в день свадьбы, свадьба велась на русском и на английском языках, оборудование отлично работало и вся ваша команда: DJ Барнаул, скрипач Александр Цейтлин, певец и руководитель ансамбля Александр Меньшиков и MC Миша работали на все 100%. Мы хотели душевного праздника с элементами русских свадебных традиций и вы превзошли наши ожидания. Ваши народные костюмы, обряд с караваем, песня "Чарочка", русские народные песни, костюмированные представления "Цыганки" и "Медведя" и романсы сделали вечер просто незабываемым.
Отдельное спасибо скрипачу Александру. Он очень талантливый человек. Он способен играть любые произведения и одновременно устроить шоу где он будет продолжать играть пока скрипка находится за его спиной. Многие из наших гостей были в восторге от его игры на скрипке на церемонии и приятно удивлены когда он сел за пианино.
Михаил, вы прекрасный ведущий. Вам удалось привлечь внимание всех наших гостей и все с удовольствием принимали участие во всех ваших идеях. Вы буквально приняли нашу идею свадьбы и всё сделали как мы хотели. Подбор слов и музыки был всегда уместен.
Спасибо Александру Меньшикову. Прекрасный певец. Он способен исполнять песни в любом жанре и на любом языке.
Мы очень рады что выбрали Вас быть частью нашего праздника. Ваши низкие цены никак не идут в сравнение с уровнем вашего профессионализма.
Спасибо вам огромное,
Катерина и Владимир (contact info is available)
август 2008, Русская тусовка в манхаттенском клубе
Russian party New York City - DJ Barnaul, singer Alexander Menshikov, Gypsy dancer Anna. Thursday, August 14, 2008. Night club "TOUCH". New York City, 240 West 52nd Street, New York, New York, 10019.
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From 7pm until 11pm the guests of the party were entertained by MC Misha, Russian DJ Barnaul, singer Alexander Menshikov, Gypsy dancer Anna.
Singer Alexander Menshikov, DJ Barnaul and MC-singer Misha.
Misha and singer Alexander Menshikov performs Russian Gypsy folk song "Dark Eyes" ("Ochee Chyornye")
The guests of the party loved Gypsy dance show by Anna
Siberian Nanaisky Fighters (DJ Barnaul show)
05-26-2013, wedding at the Crescent Beach Club, Бэйвиль, штат Нью-Йорк
MC Kozak - Ukrainian, English and Russian speaking Master Of Ceremonies is available for hire in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and other states. Эмси Козак проведит любые торжества и мероприятия на украинском, русском или английском языках в Нью-Йорке, Нью-Джерси, Коннектикуте, Пенсильвании и других штатах. video
