Sri Balarama das was born in Moscow, Russia and at the age of 11 went to study in BSIG (Vrindavan Gurukula). After graduation traveled world-wide with His Holiness Srila Gopal Krishna Goswami for 5 years as his personal secretary. During this time helped many devotees in India to solve visa issues, working with embassies, local government agencies and lawyers, gained project management experience and leadership skills. Has been living in India since more than 26 years.