Note: For the Strings Group of the Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra (also conducted by Юлий Реентович), please use Струнная Группа Симфонического Оркестра Государственного Академического Большого Театра

The USSR Ensemble of 17 violinists existed in 1956-1984. The organizer of the ensemble and its permanent head for over 25 years was an outstanding musician - Yuli Markovich Reentovich (Юлий Реентович). It was the only classic professional violin ensemble in USSR playing accompanied by piano without a conductor and scores. A significant role in the creative team played concertmaster Irina Zaitseva (Ирина Зайцева).
Мелодия company released over 100 records of this ensemble.