The ensemble took part in the gala ceremony of the annual all-Russian award "SHCHIT I ROZA"

The annual all-Russian Shield and Rose Award ceremony, dedicated to the best female employees of law enforcement agencies and special services in the Russian Federation, was held on March 3, 2020, at the State Kremlin Palace.

This high award, established in 2008 by the decision of the General Council of the All-Russian Public Organization "Association of Law Enforcement Officers and Special Services of the Russian Federation", is awarded to the best female employees of law enforcement ministries and agencies for their dedication and professionalism in carrying out their official duties. The awards for high professional achievements and initiative in the service are awarded annually in the following categories: "For Loyalty to Official Duty" and "For Many Years of Service to the Fatherland".

As part of the ceremony, the presentation of commemorative signs, a special award "For high citizenship", awards "For high sports achievements and increasing the authority of Russian sports", "For distinction in studies", the medal of the Association of law enforcement officers and special services of Russia: "Loyalty and honor" I, II and III degrees.

The most prestigious award in the "Open Heart" category for maternal heroism was presented to the widows and mothers of soldiers, investigators, and law enforcement officers who died in combat operations and while performing their duties.

The President of the Association of Law Enforcement Officers and Special Services of the Russian Federation, Doctor of Law, Professor, and Major General Aslambek Aslakhanov, addressed the audience with a welcoming speech.

Among the guests of honor were women who were veterans of the Great Patriotic War, partisans, home front workers, and veterans of law enforcement agencies and special services of the Russian Federation.

The gala ceremony of the annual all-Russian award "SHCHIT I ROZA" opened with the song "Victory Day" by composer David Tukhmanov and poet Vladimir Kharitonov, performed by the choir and orchestra of the Academic Ensemble of Songs and Dances of the National Guard of the Russian Federation.

As part of the award ceremony, a concert by the masters of art was held. Accompanied by the choir and orchestra of the Academic Ensemble of Songs and Dances of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation, led by the artistic director and chief conductor, People's Artist of Russia, Major General Viktor Yeliseyev, popular songs were performed by the stars of Russian pop music.

Guests and participants of the ceremony were welcomed by People's Artist of Russia Tamara Gverdtsiteli, Honored Artists of Russia: Natalia Eliseeva, Diana Gurtskaya, Alsou, Grigory Leps. Sergey Volchkov, Soso Pavliashvili, Gleb Matveychuk, Anastasia Spiridonova, the Zemlyane band, Alla Dukhova's show ballet Todes, and others took part in the concert.

The ceremony ended with the song "To Serve Russia" by composer E. Khanka and lyrics by I. Reznik, performed by the Academic Ensemble of Songs and Dances of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation.