The ensemble took part in a concert in honor of International Women's Day

On the eve of International Women's Day, March 6, 2026, a solemn event dedicated to women who have chosen to serve in the Russian National Guard was held at the Central Club of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation.

The event was opened by the Director of the Federal Service of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation, Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation, Hero of Russia, Army General Viktor Zolotov. He warmly congratulated the female military personnel and employees of the National Guard on the upcoming holiday, noting their significant contribution to the crucial tasks of ensuring national security and defense, which the National Guard is currently carrying out, including in the special military operation zone.

Women who distinguished themselves in the performance of their military and official duties received departmental awards from the hands of Viktor Zolotov.

Viktor Vasilyevich made a wonderful surprise for the celebrants, performing the song "Yagodka" (V. Yevzerov – N. Denisov).

The celebration was accompanied by a large concert featuring popular artists, including the Honored Artists of Russia Yulian, Zara, Dmitry Dunaev, as well as Sofia Onopchenko, Alexey Chumakov, Makan, and the Chelsea band.

According to tradition, the concert was attended by the Academic Order of Merit in Culture and Arts 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, Hero of Labor of Russia Viktor Yeliseyev.

The concert opened with A. Gubin's song "Girls Like Stars" performed by the Ensemble's choir (soloist - Honored Artist of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania Artem Melnikov).

The theme of femininity, spring, love, beauty, and motherhood was a recurring theme throughout the festive concert. The audience (and especially the female audience) warmly welcomed the performance of lyrical vocal compositions: "Without you" (I. Zubkov – S. Mikhailov, Honored Artist of Russia Alexey Dmitriev) and "Daughters, daughters, adult Daughters" (O. Feltsman – N. Dorizo, soloist – People's Artist of Russia Natalia Eliseeva), " I will I'll kiss your hands" (R. Quint-V. Kurovsky, soloist – Honored Artist of the Kabardino-Balkar Republic Alexander Kochov), a medley on love songs performed by the Balalaika quartet under the direction of Ivan Stepanov, the Russian folk song "Seven Sons-in-law" and the chanson composition " Boys Went on a Spree "(sl. and muz. A.Kasieva, soloists – Honored Artist of Russia Alexey Dmitriev, Honored Artist of the Republic of Dagestan Alexey Kholyavko), as well as the choreographic composition “On the Bridge” (music by A. Averkin, arrangement by A. Wagner) performed by the dance group of the Ensemble.