The ensemble took part in a concert in honor of the 50th anniversary of the song "Victory Day"

There is probably no one in Russia who would not be moved by the song "Victory Day," which has become a symbol of gratitude for the heroic deeds of our people in the Great Patriotic War. In 2025, the year of the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory, this famous song by composer David Tukhmanov and poet-frontline soldier Vladimir Kharitonov will celebrate its 50th anniversary.

"Victory Day" is not just a symbol; it is the emotional finale of the entire war. Combining solemnity and lyricism, the joy of victory and sorrow for the fallen, civic pathos and genuine sincerity, this song has become a true anthem of victory over fascism, an indispensable part of all celebrations dedicated to Victory Day, not only in Russia but also abroad. This song is listened to with tears in the eyes. Soldiers march to its staccato rhythms in parades.

The song "Victory Day" has been performed by many great Russian singers. However, Lev Leshchenko, a People's Artist of the RSFSR, is widely recognized as the ultimate performer of this song. In 2016, Lev Leshchenko's rendition of "Victory Day" won the 11th All-Russian Katyusha Festival as the best song about the Great Patriotic War.

In honor of the anniversary of this immortal song, a grand concert was held at the State Kremlin Palace on December 1, 2025. The title speaks for itself: "Victory Day. On the Anniversary of a Great Song."

This is Lev Leshchenko's author's theatrical program, in which he acted both as a host and as a performer.

Songs from the war years and works of military-patriotic themes, beloved by several generations of Russians, were performed on the country's main stage. They were performed by popular Russian pop artists-Nikolai Baskov, SHAMAN, Tatiana Kurtukova, Ildar Abdrazakov, Alsu, Pelageya, Alexander Panayotov, Ekaterina Guseva, Alexey Vorobyov, Khabib, Zara, Artik&Asti, Mark Tishman, Yulia Parshuta, Alexey Tatarintsev, Sergey Voitenko, Alexandra Vorobyova, Aglaya Shilovskaya, Yaroslav Sumishevsky, Elizaveta Dolzhenkova, Alexey Goman, Sergey Lazarev, Grigory Chernetsov, Vasily Ladyuk, Agunda Kulaeva, Anatoly Zhuravlev, Rodion Gazmanov, Kirill Kuznetsov, Gleb Matveychuk-and creative groups – the 123 REGIMENT group, the State Academic Choreographic Ensemble "Beryozka" named after N. V. Yushchenko.S.Nadezhdina "Berezka", Gzhel Dance Theatre, A.A.Yurlov State Academic Choral Capella of Russia, the choir of the Twice Red Banner Academic Song and Dance Ensemble of the Russian Army named after A.V.Aleksandrov and the choir of the Academic Order "For Merit in Culture and Art" Song and Dance Ensemble of the National Guard Troops 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 Victor Eliseev.

Bulat Okudzhava's song "We Need Only One Victory" from the film "Belorussky Vokzal" (1970) was performed by the choir of the Rosgvardia Song and Dance Ensemble and the 123 Regiment band (soloist: Grigory Chernetsov).

The concert ended with the song "Victory Day" performed by Lev Leshchenko, the choir of the Rosgvardia Song and Dance Ensemble, and all the participants of the gala evening.