Congratulations on your anniversary! Viktor Yeliseyev – 75!

June 9, 2025 is a significant day for the entire team of the Academic Order "For Merits in Culture and Art" of the Song and Dance Ensemble of the National Guard of the Russian Federation under the direction of artistic director and chief conductor, People's Artist of Russia, Major General, Hero of Labor of Russia Viktor Eliseev. On this day, the head — artistic director of the Ensemble Viktor Petrovich Eliseev turns 75 years old.

The name of Viktor Eliseev has been inextricably linked with the Ensemble for more than half a century – he has been working in the collective since its foundation (in 1973), being its permanent leader for 40 years (since 1985).

A professional of the highest level, Viktor Eliseev happily combines the talent of a musician, conductor, singer and the art of managing a large team; military discipline is combined with an amazing charm.

Creativity of the Rosgvardiya Song and Dance Ensemble is known and loved by millions of Russians and viewers of dozens of foreign countries around the world.

Viktor Petrovich Eliseev attaches great importance to scientific and pedagogical work, the education of the younger generation of musicians-since 1998, he has been a professor at the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory.

The award of the title "Hero of Labor of the Russian Federation" (in 2025) was a clear indication of the recognition of Viktor Eliseev's services to national culture, his contribution to the patriotic education of young people, and to strengthening international cooperation.

At the age of 75, Viktor Eliseev is at the peak of his creative, pedagogical and managerial activities, but at the same time he is in constant creative search, looking for new musical opportunities in various genres – from classical to youth rap, creating new concert programs.

Unsurpassed success and huge popularity with the audience did not affect the character of Viktor Petrovich-he knows how to be friends and highly appreciates friendship. Among his friends are many popular Russian and foreign performers, prominent statesmen and ordinary people, whose friendship has stood the test of time. He is certainly considered a friend by all those who were lucky enough to work in the Ensemble under the direction of Viktor Eliseev.

The staff of the Song and Dance Ensemble of the Russian Guard cordially congratulates Viktor Petrovich Eliseev on his 75th birthday, wishes him good health, new creative success and great personal happiness!

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