Performance by the Ensemble at the Federation Council at the solemn award ceremony of the participants of the VI All-Russian Civil and Patriotic Project "Children-Heroes"

On the eve of National Unity Day, on November 1, 2019, a solemn ceremony was held in the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, with the support of the Federal Service of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation, to award the participants of the 6th All-Russian Civil and Patriotic Project "Children Are Heroes".

Valentina Matviyenko, Chairwoman of the Federation Council, addressed the audience with a welcoming speech.

"Today, we are honoring you, the young citizens of our country, those who risked their lives to help drowning people, those who saved people from fires, and those who apprehended criminals. As Maxim Gorky said, there is always a place for heroism in life. We are proud of you. I want to thank you for your brave and heroic actions." In her speech, Valentina Matviyenko expressed her gratitude to the parents, teachers, and mentors who have raised worthy citizens of our country.

On behalf of and by order of the Director of the Federal Service of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation, Army General Viktor Zolotov, the young heroes were welcomed by State Secretary and Deputy Director of the National Guard, Lieutenant General of Justice Oleg Plokhoi, who presented the children with awards for their heroic deeds.

The ceremony was attended by Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council, Honored Rescuer of the Russian Federation, Hero of Russia Yuri Vorobyov, Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on Defense and Security, Honored Military Pilot of the Russian Federation, Hero of Russia, Colonel-General Viktor Bondarev, Member of the Federation Council, Hero of Labor of Russia Nikolai Ryzhkov, as well as members of the Federation Council representing The Republic of Buryatia, Bashkortostan, Dagestan, Primorsky and Khabarovsk Territories, Orenburg, Kirov, Tomsk, Omsk, Vologda, Novgorod, Pskov, Tambov, Yaroslavl, Voronezh, Chelyabinsk regions and the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug are the regions of the country from which children – heroes arrived in the capital.

The solemn ceremony of awarding the participants of the 6th All-Russian Civil-Patriotic Project “Children-Heroes” ended with a spectacular performance by the Children’s Song and Dance Ensemble of the National Guard. The ringing voices of the young artists of the ensemble instantly captivated the audience. The ensemble’s soloists performed popular children’s songs and dance routines. The unforgettable performance by the children’s ensemble became a true celebration for the young heroes of Russia.