1972 Lunacharsky Balalaika

This Prima Balalaika was built in the Lunacharsky factory in Leningrad (present day St. Petersburg) Russia in 1972. Comes with its original 53 year old manual! 
 
The Balalaika is a Russian stringed musical instrument with a characteristic triangular wooden, hollow body, fretted neck and three strings.
The higher-pitched Balalaikas are used to play melodies and chords. The instrument generally has a short sustain, necessitating rapid strumming or plucking when it is used to play melodies. Balalaikas are often used for Russian folk music and dancing.