The Ensemble's concerts were held in Perm

The creativity of the Academic Order of Merit in Culture and Arts of the 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, and Hero of Labor of Russia Viktor Eliseev, is well-known and beloved in every corner of our vast Motherland. It is difficult to find a region on the country's map where the artists of this renowned ensemble have not performed. In April 2026, the Ensemble traveled to the city of Perm, located at the crossroads of European Russia and Siberia, between the fertile Zakamye region and the vast taiga.

Anyone who has visited Perm will be left with an unforgettable impression of this ancient city. The natural beauty of the region is complemented by the elegance of its historical architecture and the modern urban landscapes. However, the true treasure of the Perm region lies in its people, who are known for their hard work, sincerity, hospitality, and deep love for their homeland.

Two concerts of the Ensemble were held in Perm with great success:

On April 7, a concert was held at the Iskra Palace of Culture for cadets of the Perm Military Institute of the National Guard of the Russian Federation and personnel of the Perm Garrison of the National Guard of the Russian Federation. The concert was dedicated to the 215th anniversary of the formation of the Law Enforcement Troops and the 10th anniversary of the formation of the National Guard of the Russian Federation.

— On April 8, the Ensemble performed at the Soldatov Palace of Culture as part of a gala event dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the formation of the Perm Presidential Cadet School named after Hero of Russia F. Kuzmin of the National Guard of the Russian Federation.

The concert opened with the vocal and choreographic composition "Valor and Honor" (music and lyrics by A. Zaitsev, directed by Honored Artist of Russia Ivan Zhelnov, soloist – Honored Artist of Russia Alexey Dmitriev).

The Ensemble's team considers their main task to be serving a great goal: educating the younger generation in the spirit of patriotism, loyalty to their civic duty, and responsibility for the country's future. Therefore, each concert program of the ensemble features works dedicated to the theme of love for the Motherland, heroism, and military valor.

The audience warmly received vocal and choreographic compositions filled with patriotism and pride in their country: "Song of the Gunners "(music by T. Khrennikov, music by V. Gusev), performed by the choir and orchestra of the Ensemble, "Song of Russian Glory" (music by S. Babloev, music by A. Fedotov, soloists-Honored Artist of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania Evgeny Yakhin, Honored Artist of the Republic of Ingushetia Grigory Yakovlev, Dmitry Dolgiy, Daniil Marakhin), medley on themes of soldiers ' songs (composition by A. Kukharenko, soloists-Honored Artist of the Kabardino-Balkar Republic Alexander Kochov, Honored Artist of the Republic of Ingushetia Igor Safonov, Honored Artists of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania Mikhail Zaraev and Evgeny Yakhin, Honored Artist of the Republic of Tatarstan Ruslan Abdrafikov, Konstantin Kuzmin, Alexey Bosykh Mikhail Mamonov, Viktor Lezhnin), " When We were at war "(music by V. Stolyarova, sl. D. Samoylova, soloist – Igor Safonov), "Smug Girl" (music by A. Novikova, sl. Ya. Shvedova) from the movie " Only old Men Go to battle "(soloist-Grigory Yakovlev), "I was born in the Soviet Union "(music by O. Gazmanov, soloists-Honored Artist of RussiaAlexey Dmitriev and the Honored Artist of the Republic of Dagestan Alexey Kholyavko), "Home with Victory" (directed by the Honored Artist of Russia A. Safronov, adapted by A. Zarkov).

The Ensemble of the National Guard's Song and Dance Ensemble is capable of performing in all genres and styles of music. Each concert program includes the best works of Russian and foreign classical music, folk songs, works by Soviet and contemporary Russian composers, and humorous pop songs.

These days, the discerning Perm audience applauded the artists who performed the Russian folk song "Down the Mother River, along the Volga" (arranged by V. Belyaev, soloist-Alexander Starodubrovsky), a medley on the themes of Belarusian songs (composition by Gleb Kardasevich, soloists-Honored Artist of the Kabardino-Balkar Republic Alexander Kochov, Honored Artist of the Republic of Ingushetia Grigory Yakovlev, Viktor Lezhnin, Konstantin Kuzmin, Alexey Bosykh), Russian romance " The Bell Rattles Monotonously "(music by A. Gurileva, music by I. Makarov, arranged by A. Rosenblat, soloist-Alexander Kochov).

As always, the audience was delighted by the performance of the Ensemble's vocal octet and its soloist and (at the same time) artistic director, Honored Artist of Russia Sergey Bazylko. The octet performed the song "I'll Go Out into the Field with a Horse at Night" (music by I. Matvienko, lyrics by A. Shaganov) and the composition "Argo" from the musical "Argonauts" (music by A. Basilaya, lyrics by D. Bagashvili).

The quartet of balalaika players, consisting of international competition winners Kirill Lavrushkin, Ivan Pivovarov, Rifat Akchurin, and Ivan Stepanov (the quartet's leader), provided the Perm audience with a delightful performance of a medley of Soviet film comedies. The applause continued for a long time after the performance of vocal and choreographic compositions: "Gypsy Fantasy "(composed and arranged by I. Golubev and I. Kadomtsev, choreography by Artur Bogdanov, soloists – Alexey Dmitriev and Grigory Yakovlev), " Kalinka "(music by I. Larionov, staged by People's Artist of Russia A. Radyuk, composition by Honored Artist of Russia A. Mazanov, soloist – Alexander Kochov), "Golden Khokhloma" (musical arrangement by E. Troshin, production by Honored Artist of Russia Pyotr Kovalev), as well as pop compositions: "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 Boys Went on a Spree" (music by A. Kasiev, soloists-Alexey Dmitriev and Alexey Kholyavko).

The concert ended with a performance of the uplifting composition "We Serve Our Motherland" (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 Kholyavko).

At the conductor's podium was the head of the orchestra, Honored Artist of Russia Alexey Mazanov.

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

"The ensemble's performances delight and captivate the audience with their impeccable artistic taste, brilliant performance skills, rich repertoire, and attention to their fans,"

– says the letter of thanks addressed by the head of the Perm Military Institute of the National Guard, Colonel Filipp Sivolapov to the head – artistic director and chief conductor of the Academic Order of Merit in Culture and Arts of the Ensemble of Songs and Dances of the National Guard of the Russian Federation, People's Artist of Russia, Major General, Hero of Labor of Russia Viktor Eliseev.

On behalf of the command and all personnel of the military institute F.A.Sivolapov expressed sincere gratitude and thanks to the Ensemble team “for a bright performance and a festive program dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the creation of the Federal Service of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation and the 215th anniversary of the Law Enforcement Troops”.