Happy Birthday, Chekhov! The ensemble took part in the festive events dedicated to the Day of the City of Chekhov

The Academic Ensemble of Song and Dance of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation under the direction of the Artistic Director and Chief Conductor, People's Artist of Russia, Major General Viktor Eliseev continues to perform as part of the concert marathon dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the Great Victory. The marathon, which began on February 18, 2020, at the State Kremlin Palace, continued in the city of Chekhov near Moscow, which celebrates its 67th birthday on September 4, 2021. A great gift to the townspeople was the concert "Immortal Songs of the Great Country" with the participation of the famous military-musical group of the National Guard and the popular singer, composer, musician, multiple winner of the Golden Gramophone, RU.TV, Song of the Year awards Alexander Kogan.

Thousands of citizens gathered in the city's central square, which retains its historical name, Sovetskaya. The festivities began with a speech by Grigory Artamonov, the Head of the city district. "The history of the city, founded on the Lopasna River, has deep roots in a diverse and multifaceted past, filled with identity, traditions, and military achievements. The people of Lopasna played a crucial role in the formation of an independent state and made a significant contribution to the defense of Moscow during the Great Patriotic War. Today, Chekhov is filled with energy and aspirations for the future, and it is a city of great opportunities. The fate of our city is in the hands of its talented and hardworking residents, who are doing everything possible to ensure its further development and prosperity," Grigory Artamonov said in his speech.

The Chairman of the Chekhov City Council of Deputies, Galina Kozina, and Archbishop Aksiy of Podolsk and Lyubertsy addressed the residents of the city.

During the celebrations, awards and commendations were presented to distinguished adults and young residents of Chekhov.

The concert of the Academic Ensemble of Song and Dance 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 Eliseev, in the city of Chekhov, opened with the song "Echo of a Long-Ago Parade" by composer Alexandra Pakhmutova, based on the lyrics by Nikolai Dobronravov from the film "Battle for Moscow," performed by Alexander Kogan. The concert also featured songs from the war years: "Pre-War Waltz", "Dark Night", "Song of War Correspondents", "Random Waltz", "Song of a Frontline Chauffeur", "Cranes", "Hot Snow", "For That Guy", "Take Your Overcoat", "Victory Day", and many others. The concert ended with the song "History Lessons" (music by Vladimir Shainsky, lyrics by Mikhail Ryabinin), which was met with prolonged applause from the audience.

The City Day celebrations ended with a laser show called "The City Under the Seagull's Wing" and a festive fireworks display.