Founded in 1948 by Russian people’s actress H.C. Nadezhdina, the Beryozka Dance Ensemble is a traditional cultural treasure of Russia on par with the Bolshoi Theatre. Now it is an art ensemble directly under the Presidential Administration of Russia, honoured as the “most beautiful image ambassador of Russia”. Since its founding, the Ensemble has toured more than 100 countries across five continents, appearing on a lot of major international cultural diplomatic occasions such as the APEC Summit. In 2004, the Ensemble received commendations from the Russian Presidential Foundation for Cultural Initiatives, becoming a cultural symbol of Russia.

In 1955, the Beryozka Dance Ensemble paid its first visit to China, giving 28 performances in Beijing, Shanghai and other places. In 1965, the year marking the 15^th anniversary of the signing of the Sino-Soviet Treaty of Friendship and Alliance, the Ensemble made its second visit to China, enhancing the friendship between the two countries.

In 2004, the Ensemble received commendations from the Russian Presidential Foundation for Cultural Initiatives. In 2006, it became an art ensemble directly under the Presidential Administration of Russia.

As Russian President’s special messenger for international cultural exchange, the Ensemble frequently appears on international stages to showcase the charm and elegant demeanour of Russia. In September 2012, it performed at the “APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting” as a cultural and artistic symbol of the Russian government at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Its performing arts have truly become a classic representative of the Russian culture. In 2018, the Ensemble gave a performance at the CCTV Spring Festival Gala to celebrate the Chinese New Year together with the Chinese people. At that moment, the dancers entered millions of Chinese households through TV screens, becoming an unforgettable memory in the Chinese people’s hearts.