The Academic Ensemble of Song and Dance of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation is one of the largest military art collective of the country. The first professional collective of the internal troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, established in 1973.
During its artistic career, the ensemble has prepared 58 concert programs, with which it performed for servicemen and workers of the country. The ensemble gave more than 9,000 concerts attended by more than 27 million spectators.
Concert performances of the ensemble are aimed at cultivating a sense of pride and patriotism in the servicemen of the National Guard troops for belonging to the Federal Service of the National Guard Troops of Russia.
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See all newsJune 11, 2026
On the eve of Russia Day, the Ensemble performed at the GKD
On the eve of our country's main holiday, Russia Day, a gala concert "My Home is Russia" was held at the State Kremlin Palace on June 11, 2026. The concert became a bright event that brought together outstanding artists on one stage, whose names are known to every lover of Russian pop music. Lev Leshchenko, Oleg Gazmanov, Igor Nikolaev, Stas Mikhailov, Grigory Leps, Alexander Buinov, Alexander Marshal, Askar Abdrazakov, Dima Bilan, Polina Gagarina, Pelageya, Anita Tsoi, Denis Maidanov, Gleb Matveychuk, Olga Kormukhina and other performers and musical groups gave the audience an unforgettable evening.
The program featured works that make up the Golden Fund of Russian Song culture – soulful songs about the Motherland, about love for native nature, about friendship, family, and eternal human values.
The performance of the Academic Order "For Merits in Culture and Art" by the Song and Dance Ensemble of the National Guard of the Russian Federation under the direction of the artistic director and chief conductor, People's Artist of Russia, Hero of Labor of Russia, Major General Viktor Eliseev was a great success with the audience.
June 9, 2026
The Ensemble's Concert in the Cathedral Hall of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior
One of the largest military artistic groups in the country, the Academic Order of Merit in Culture and Art Ensemble of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation, led by its artistic director and chief conductor, People's Artist of Russia, Hero of Labor of Russia, Major General Viktor Yeliseyev, places great importance on its charitable concert activities. The Ensemble's artists perform for military personnel and employees of the National Guard, veterans of the Great Patriotic War, participants in the special military operation, and their families, as well as for soldiers undergoing treatment in hospitals and residents of various regions of the country as part of patriotic and social initiatives.
A significant event in the cultural life of the capital was the charity concert of the Ensemble, held on June 9, 2026, in the Cathedral Hall of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. This is the fourth charity evening organized by the Moscow City Organization of the All-Russian Trade Union of Education as part of the "Support Our!" campaign.
June 6, 2026
Performance at the Main Military Clinical Hospital of the National Guard
The Main Military Clinical Hospital of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation, located in Balashikha, is a large multidisciplinary medical, preventive, and scientific-methodological center where centuries-old traditions are combined with advanced treatment methods. Highly qualified specialists work here. Every day, they save lives and return to duty the soldiers and employees of the National Guard, those who have dedicated their lives to protecting law and order in Russia, those who stand guard over the security of our country.
Music plays a significant role in the healing of the hospital's patients. Doctors are convinced that music, along with modern medical technologies, is a powerful tool for the comprehensive rehabilitation of fighters – it sounds like a reminder: You survived, you are strong, you are able to go on. Music gives the taste of life to the fighters, helps them to recover, to feel the joy of life again.
May 28, 2026
The Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard congratulated the Ensemble on its award
A festive atmosphere reigned today in the collective of the Academic Order of Merit in Culture and the Arts of the Ensemble of Song and Dance of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation.
By order of the President of the Russian Federation, for their great contribution to the development of Russian culture and the arts, and for their many years of fruitful work, the collective of the Ensemble was awarded the Gratitude of the President of the Russian Federation.
The solemn presentation of the award to the collective of the Ensemble took place on May 28, 2026. The Director of the Federal Service of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation, Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation, Hero of Russia, Army General Viktor Zolotov, presented the President of the Russian Federation's Certificate of Appreciation to the Chief Artistic Director and Chief Conductor, People's Artist of Russia, Hero of Labor of Russia, Major General Viktor Eliseev.
OUR CREATIVE JOURNEY
33
people's artists
58
concert programs
54
honored artists
1973
year of establishment
27
mil spectators
44
honored artists
9000
concerts
OUR CREATIVE JOURNEY
The Academic Ensemble of Song and Dance of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation is one of the largest military art collective of the country. The first professional collective of the internal troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, established in 1973.
During its artistic career, the ensemble has prepared 58 concert programs, with which it performed for servicemen and workers of the country. The ensemble gave more than 9,000 concerts attended by more than 27 million spectators.
Concert performances of the ensemble are aimed at cultivating a sense of pride and patriotism in the servicemen of the National Guard troops for belonging to the Federal Service of the National Guard Troops of Russia.
Read the history
During its artistic career, the ensemble has prepared 58 concert programs, with which it performed for servicemen and workers of the country. The ensemble gave more than 9,000 concerts attended by more than 27 million spectators.
Concert performances of the ensemble are aimed at cultivating a sense of pride and patriotism in the servicemen of the National Guard troops for belonging to the Federal Service of the National Guard Troops of Russia.
33
people's artists
58
concert programs
54
honored artists
1973
year of establishment
27
mil spectators
44
honored artists
9000
concerts
HEAD OF THE ENSEMBLE - VICTOR PETROVICH ELISEEV
Since 1985, the Academic Song and Dance Ensemble of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation has been directed by People's Artist of the Russian Federation, Professor of the Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory, and Major General of the Internal Service, hero of labor of Russia - Viktor Petrovich Eliseev.
DIFFERENT MANIFESTATIONS OF ART
A SONG THAT LASTS HALF A CENTURY
The illustrated edition is dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the establishment of one of the leading creative collectives of Russia - the Academic Song and Dance Ensemble of the National Guard of the Russian Federation.
It includes details from the history of the Ensemble, information about its current situation, repertoire, tours in Russia and foreign countries, cooperation with leading experts of musical art and much more
It includes details from the history of the Ensemble, information about its current situation, repertoire, tours in Russia and foreign countries, cooperation with leading experts of musical art and much more
ILLUSTRATED EDITION
FILM ABOUT THE ENSEMBLE
ON- AND OFF-STAGE
Take a peek into the world of the Academic Song and Dance Ensemble of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation through our photos and videos. Enjoy the highlights of concerts, meetings with extraordinary people and the backstage life of the ensemble
