The ensemble performed in the capital of Chuvashia

After a triumphant performance in Nizhny Novgorod, the Academic Order “For Merit in Culture and Art” Song and Dance Ensemble of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation arrived in Cheboksary, the capital of the Republic of Chuvashia.

Cheboksary is an ancient Volga city that celebrated its 550th birthday in 2025. From 1708 to 1920. Cheboksary was a district city of the Kazan province, and in 1925 acquired the status of the capital of the Republic of Chuvashia.

The city has been repeatedly recognized as one of the most well‑developed in Russia. Today it is the administrative, industrial, scientific, and cultural center of Chuvashia.

The Song and Dance Ensemble of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation under the direction of artistic director and chief conductor, People's Artist of Russia, Hero of Labor of Russia, Major General Viktor Yeliseyev is well known to residents of Cheboksary. The famous military ensemble has repeatedly performed in the capital of Chuvashia.

On the stage of the Republican Center for Folk Art “DK Traktorostroiteley” on September 3, 2026, the Ensemble’s collective presented a new concert program, prepared for the 10th anniversary of the Federal Service of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation and the 210th anniversary of the law enforcement troops. The packed hall was filled with city residents, labor veterans, participants in the special military operation, Rosgvardia employees, and members of their families. Among the honoured guests of the event were the Head of the Chuvash Republic Oleg Nikolaev, members of the Government of the Chuvash Republic, and representatives of public organizations.

The concert opened with the song “We Serve Our Homeland” (music by S. Kardayev, lyrics by N. Smirnov; soloists – Honored Artist of the Republic of North Ossetia–Alania Evgeny Yakhin and Honored Artist of the Republic of Dagestan Alexey Kholiavko). Patriotic songs caused great success among the audience: "Flag of my State" (music by D. Maidanova, soloists – Honored Artist of the Republic of North Ossetia – Alania Evgeny Yakhin and Roman Nepomnyashchikh), "Smug Girl" (music by A. Novikova, music by Y. Shvedova, soloist-Honored Artist of the Republic of Ingushetia Grigory Yakovlev), "I was born in the Soviet Union "(music by O. Gazmanova, soloists – Honored Artist of Russia Alexey Dmitriev and Honored Artist of the Republic of Dagestan Alexey Kholyavko), "Rodina" (music by S. Trofimova, soloists-People's Artist of Russia Natalia Eliseeva, Honored Artist of Russia Alexey Dmitriev, Honored Artist of the Republic of Dagestan Alexey Kholyavko, Honored Artist of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania Danila Korenev and Denis Tumanov), Fantasy on the themes of songs by the group "Lyube" performed by the Balalaika quartet (consisting of: laureates of international competitions Kirill Lavrushkin, Ivan Pivovarov, Rifat Akchurin and the head of the quartet Ivan Stepanov), as well as vocal and choreographic compositions: "Home with Victory" (staged by Honored Artist of Russia A. Safronov, arranged by A. Zarkov, soloist-People's Artist of Russia Natalia Eliseeva), " When we were at war "(music by V. Stolyarov, sl. D. Samoilov, soloist-Honored Artist of the Republic of Ingushetia Igor Safonov), "Guards of Music" (music by A. Melnikov, staged by Honored Artist of Russia Ivan Zhelnov, soloist-Honored Artist of the Republic of North Ossetia – Alania Artem Melnikov) and "Soul Open" (music by Ya. Dronova, soloist- Anton Baibakov).

The Ensemble’s repertoire also includes popular folk songs. The concert featured: the Russian folk song “Down the Mother Volga” (arranged by V. Belyaev, soloist – Alexander Starodubrovsky) and a medley based on themes from Belarusian songs (composition by Gleb Kardasevich, soloists – Honored Artist of the Kabardino‑Balkarian Republic Alexander Kokhov, Honored Artist of the Republic of Ingushetia Grigory Yakovlev, Viktor Lezhnin, Konstantin Kuzmin, Alexey Bosykh), as well as the song “Where are you running, my dear path?” (music by E.Rodygin, lyrics by A. Prishelts, performed by a quartet of balalaika players, soloist – People’s Artist of Russia Natalia Eliseeva), which features Russian and Ural folk melodies, and the old romance “The bell is ringing monotonously” (music by A. Gurilyov, lyrics by I. Makarov, arrangement by A. Rosenblat, soloist – Honored Artist of the Kabardino‑Balkarian Republic Alexander Kokhov).

The song “The Lake Sleeps” by the 19th‑century German composer Heinrich Pfitzner was performed a cappella by the ensemble’s choir.

The audience received the concert performances particularly warmly, as they created an atmosphere of humor and good mood in the hall. Among them: medley on the themes of songs from the repertoire of Leonid Utesov (composition by Honored Artist of Russia Alexey Mazanov, soloists-People's Artist of Russia Natalia Eliseeva, Honored Artist of Russia Alexey Dmitriev, Honored Artists of the Republic of North Ossetia – Alania Pavel Pushshkin and Mikhail Zaraev, Mikhail Mamonov and the quartet of the Ensemble: Honored Artist of Russia Sergey Bazylko, Honored Artist of Russia Republic of North Ossetia-Alania Mark Novikov, Nikolai Alifanov and Vitaly Lansky), comic songs: "The Boys Went on a spree" (music by A. Kasiev, soloists-Honored Artist of Russia Alexey Dmitriev and Honored Artist of the Republic of Dagestan Alexey Kholyavko), "I'll take you to the tundra" (music by M. Fradkin, music by M. Plyatskovsky, soloists-Honored Artist of the Republic of Buryatia Norpol Tsydenov and Honored Artist of the Republic of Ingushetia Alexander Buzganov) and the sparkling " Gypsy Fantasy "(composition and arrangement by I. Golubev, I. Kadomtsev, choreography by Artur Bogdanov, soloists-People's Artist of Russia Natalia Eliseeva, Honored Artist of Russia Alexey Dmitriev Honored Artist of the Republic of Ingushetia Grigory Yakovlev).

The concert traditionally ended with the chorus “Hail” from Mikhail Glinka’s opera “A Life for the Tsar” (“Ivan Susanin”).

After the concert, the Head of the Chuvash Republic Oleg Nikolaev expressed his gratitude to the artistic director and chief conductor, People’s Artist of Russia, Hero of Labour of Russia, Major General Viktor Eliseev, and to the entire ensemble for the high level of performance artistry, and presented flowers to the leader of the ensemble and the leading soloists.

The head of the Ensemble Viktor Eliseev thanked the city administration for the excellent organization of the concert, and the audience for their warm welcome, and wished them all the best.

The concert was hosted by an Honored Worker of Culture of the Russian Federation, an Honored Artist of Russia, an Honorary Employee of the National Guard of Russia, Colonel Igor Shustikov.