On the eve of International Women's Day, on March 6, 2026, a solemn event dedicated to the women who have chosen a career in the National Guard of the Russian Federation was held at the Central Club of the National Guard of the Russian Federation. The event was opened by Viktor Zolotov, Director of the Federal Service of the National Guard of the Russian Federation and Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard of the Russian Federation, Hero of Russia, and General of the Army. He warmly congratulated the female military personnel and employees of the National Guard on the upcoming holiday, noting their significant contribution to the crucial tasks of ensuring national security and defense, which the National Guard is currently carrying out, including in the special military operation zone.

On the eve of the spring holiday, International Women's Day, the Academic Order of Merit in Culture and Arts Ensemble of Songs and Dances of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation held a solemn meeting on March 4, 2026, where the female members of the ensemble received congratulations from their male colleagues. The event was opened by the artistic director and chief conductor of the Ensemble, Hero of Labor of Russia, People's Artist of Russia, Major General Viktor Eliseev.

The central element in the complex mechanism of the capital's judicial system is the Moscow City Court. A wide range of civil, criminal, administrative and other cases are considered here on a daily basis; decisions are made here that affect the lives of a large number of people. Today, the Moscow City Court employs more than 250 judges and over 400 staff members. The majority of the organization's staff consists of representatives of the fair sex. A solemn event dedicated to International Women's Day took place on the eve of the holiday – March 3, 2026 – at the Mossovet District Community Center. At the beginning of the event, the Chairman of the Moscow City Court, Chairman of the Council of Judges of the Russian Federation, Colonel of Justice Mikhail Ptitsyn addressed the audience. He congratulated the employees of the Moscow City Court on the upcoming holiday and noted that by demonstrating high professionalism and civic responsibility, caring attitude to their work, possessing a keen sense of justice and natural intuition, women make an invaluable contribution to the work of the judicial system.

Among the many holidays celebrated in our country, Defender of the Fatherland Day occupies a special place. For more than 100 years, on this February day, the 23rd, we have been honoring those who defended our Homeland from foreign invaders over the years, paying tribute to the memory and respect of veterans of the Great Patriotic War, our soldiers who worthily fulfilled their international duty in Afghanistan, and those who courageously fought in other hot spots. On this day, special words of gratitude are addressed to the heroes of our time – participants in a special military operation.

The staff of the Main Military Clinical Hospital of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation is celebrating the 78th anniversary of the establishment of the institution these days. The hospital, which began its history in 1948 as the military infirmary of the F.E.Dzerzhinsky Division, has a glorious military history. The hospital staff demonstrated the highest professionalism in dealing with the consequences of the Chernobyl accident and the earthquake in Armenia, military doctors have repeatedly saved lives in the hot spots of the Soviet Union and the Russian Federation.

As they say, if a person is talented, then he is talented in everything. These words fully correspond to the personality of the person celebrating his 50th birthday today, February 17, 2026. Denis Maidanov, a popular Russian singer, composer, poet, performer, music producer, film actor, theater director, and also a political and public figure, deputy of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Culture, People's Artist of the Russian Federation, is well known to Russians for his creative and socio-political activities. Denis Maidanov is the author of several studio albums; he has written many soundtracks for Russian films and TV series, his songs are performed by the most popular vocalists, his solo concerts are always sold out. Denis Maydanov's contribution to the development of Russian culture could hardly be overestimated, even if his "asset" would be only one song – "Eternal Love" ("If one day the sun is hot ..."), which became his first hit and is still considered the hallmark of the musician.

These days, the automobile giant KAMAZ PJSC, located in the Tatarstan city of Naberezhnye Chelny, is celebrating its glorious anniversary. Exactly 50 years ago, on February 16, 1976, a KAMAZ–5320 truck rolled off the assembly line of the Kama Automobile Plant, which later became a symbol of our country's industrial might. Over its long history (the plant was founded in 1969), KAMAZ has produced many models of trucks, including dump trucks, cranes, snow plows, semi–trailers, buses, electric buses, tractors, combines, electric units, thermal mini-power plants and components, etc.

"Independence, peace and friendship" is the motto of the International Art Festival of Friendship and Art "April Spring" held every two years in the capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Pyongyang. Bringing together the best figures of vocal, choreographic and circus art from different countries, the festival promotes friendship and creative ties between peoples. In 2026, the April Spring will be held for the 34th time. The DPRK is well aware of and loves the work of the Academic Order of Merit for Culture and Art of 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, Major General, Hero of Labor of Russia Viktor Eliseev. The ensemble has toured the DPRK more than once, and each performance of the band has been a huge success with the Korean public. The participation of the Ensemble in the April Spring Festival has become a good tradition.

The Academic Song and Dance Ensemble of the National Guard of the Russian Federation, awarded the Order of Merit for Culture and Art, will present a festive anniversary concert dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Russian National Guard Troops and the 215th anniversary of the establishment of the Law Enforcement Forces. At the conductor's desk is an outstanding maestro, Hero of Labor of Russia, People's Artist of the RSFSR, Professor of the Moscow Conservatory, Major General Viktor Petrovich Eliseev. The concert program will feature classical works, modern compositions on military-patriotic themes and Legendary hits of the Ensemble! In addition, the audience will be able to enjoy choreographic performances and new numbers that will add a unique dynamic and emotional intensity to the concert! The event starts at 7 p.m.

In 2026, the legendary Soviet film "Officers" turns 55 years old. The premiere of the film, directed by Vladimir Rogov based on Boris Vasiliev's novel "Tankmen", took place on July 26, 1971. From the very first days of its release on the screens of the country, the film was an overwhelming success with the audience. The story of three generations of men, officers who devoted their lives to the defense of the Fatherland, who went through the hardest trials with their country, but who remained loyal to their Homeland, faithful to their civic duty, and carried strong male friendship through the decades, could not leave anyone indifferent.