Zolotoj Plyos, the colorful and popular Russian folk ensemble, is returning to Washington and Lee University with a new concert program. They will be performing in Lee Chapel at 7 p.m. on March 29. The concert is free and open to the public. Zolotoj Plyos was formed in 1994 and has traveled all over the world singing and playing traditional Russian folk music. Their energetic performances feature colorful folk costumes and a large variety of authentic folk instruments—including the balalaika, lozhki, and garmoshka. The members of Zolotoj Plyos group include Alexander Solovov, Elena Sadina, and Sergei Gratchev, all of whom are graduates of the Saratov Music Conservatory in Russia.Sponsored by the Russian Area Studies Program