An event dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Russian civil aviation

Every year on February 9, Russia celebrates its professional holiday, Civil Aviation Workers' Day, which was established by a decree of the President of Russia in 2013 and commemorates the founding of the Russian air fleet.

Passenger air transportation originated in Russia back in 1910, but it was on this day in 1923 that civil aviation officially appeared in the country, with the task of "transporting passengers traveling on business or personal matters, as well as mail and various types of cargo."

Today, all Russian pilots, flight attendants, aviation engineers, and technical workers in the industry are receiving congratulations, thanks to whom hundreds of planes take to the air every day across the country.

The solemn event dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Russian civil aviation took place on February 9, 2023, at the State Kremlin Palace.

Among those present were the heads of the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation, the Federal Air Transport Agency, subordinate institutions and organizations, researchers, and civil aviation veterans.

The anniversary evening at the State Kremlin Palace opened with a congratulation from Presidentof the Russian Federation Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin.

In his address to the employees and veterans of civil aviation on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the industry, V.V. Putin called the development of the civil air fleet a bright chapter in the history of the country, which, thanks to the achievements of Russian designers and pilots, has become one of the leading aviation powers in the world.

According to the President of Russia, the industry currently employs highly qualified specialists who ensure flight safety and timely delivery of passengers and cargo. "The government will continue to prioritize the development of the civilian air fleet," — said Vladimir Putin.

For high achievements in their professional activities, the President of Russia presented state awards to particularly distinguished managers and employees of the industry: the Order of Merit for the Fatherland of the third degree, Alexander Nevsky, Friendship, medals of the Order of Merit for the Fatherland of the second degree, badges to the honorary titles "Honored Pilot of the Russian Federation" and "Honored Transport Worker of the Russian Federation". Russian Federation".

A festive concert by artists dedicated to civil aviation workers was held on the country's main stage.

At the beginning of the festive evening, the song "It's Time to Go on the Road" (music by Vasily Solovyov-Sedoy, lyrics by Solomon Fogelson) from the film "The Celestial Slowpoke" was performed by People's Artist of Russia Alexander Buynov and the choir of the Academic Ensemble of Songs and Dances 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.

Accompanied by the choir of the Academic Ensemble of Songs and Dances of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation, People's Artist of Russia Lev Leshchenko performed the song "Victory Day" (music by David Tukhmanov, lyrics by Vladimir Kharitonov).

The concert was attended by Russian national artists Sergey Nikonenko, Andrey Sokolov, Alexander Domogarov, Irina Allegrova, Larisa Dolina, Nikolai Rastorguyev, Nikolai Baskov, Stas Mikhailov, Oleg Gazmanov, Russian national artists Denis Maydanov, Olga Kormukhina, Ekaterina Guseva, Alexander Marshal, and popular singers Anastasia Spiridonova, Elena Vaenga, and Shaman.

On the anniversary evening, well-known creative groups performed on the stage of the State Kremlin Palace: the Art Group Khor Turetskogo, the Lyube group, the Nesposedy theater-studio, and Alla Dukhova's ballet Todes.

The event ended with the song "There's Only a Moment" (A. Zatsepin - L. Derbenyov), performed by the Art Group "Turetsky's Choir" and all the participants of the concert.  

The audience warmly welcomed the performances.

The festive evening was hosted by popular TV presenters Yana Churikova and Valdis Pels.