2. What and how is it?
Balalaika is a traditional Russian instrument with a wooden triangular-shaped
body, a long neck and three strings. It is called a “Russian three-string
guitar”. It´s a symbol of Russian culture.
It is made in six sizes from 60 cm to 2 meters long.
3. Uses of the balalaika
For centuries, balalaika was a popular folk instrument played to entertain
people. It was used in classical music too.
Today, several Russian bands also use this instrument during their foreign
tours.
