Mazaika  Duo was formed in 1996..

Sarah studied violin at Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. 

Igor studied accordion at Electrostal Music College in Russia and took vocal lessons from  Kyra Vayne and Nikolai Gedda. 

Igor appeared on screen in David Cronenberg's film “Eastern Promises” (2007) singing “Dark Eyes”, ITV series "A Gentleman in Moscow" (2024)  performed a pop medley on ITV Britain Got Talent and has sung duets with Soft Cell singer Marc Almond. 

Mazaika recently appered on Michael McIntyre's Big Show (2025) and perform regularly in Janie Dee's Beautiful World Cabaret. 

They have also worked with  Antonio Forcione, Fascinating Aida, Django Bates and Loyko Russian Gypsy Band. 

Venues include  The QEH, Purcell Room, St Johns Smith Square, Cadogan Hall, 3 successful runs at Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Summer Festivals including Latitude, Glastonbury, Broadstairs Folk Week, Small World,  Belladrum and Hope Festival!
They have been ‘invited artists’ at  several European street music festivals including Neuchatel Switzerland and Ferrara Italy.
They have worked as a Cabaret act on top cruise lines and performed at London's Burlesque shows including Black Cat Cabaret at Cafe de Paris, Madame Jojos and Bethnal Green Working Mens Club,
They have also performed  at The Vortex Jazz club with their Gypsy Swing Quintet ‘Mazaika Swing’ and at The Green Note.