Based on an 1861 poem by Nikolay Nekrasov, the composer of this Russian folk song, also known as The Peddler, " is unknown. Brought to America by Russian immigrants in the early 1900s, the charm of this old world melody will brighten any concert. In a bright 2/4 meter, the energy flows start to finish. Delightful! (2:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.