 Moiseyev created the dance after visiting Belarus in late 1930s.He masterfully recreated the Belarusian folklore, so that the dance has become Belarusian national dance, featured by all national folk dance ensembles.The dance was choreographed to the vivid tune of the Belarusian folk song with the same name, "Bulba" ("Potato"), Moiseyev overheard during his visit.