The ensemble performed at the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation for the delegation of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China

Russian-Chinese relations are one of the key factors in ensuring global stability in the modern world.

At the invitation of Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, a delegation is on an official visit to RussiaThe Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, headed by Chairman Li Zhanshu. RThe Chinese parliamentarian also took part in the Eastern Economic Forum, where he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

At the meeting with the Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko held on September 9, 2022, Li Zhanshu expressed China's support for the comprehensive development of trade and economic ties between our countries.

"The Western sanctions, led by the United States, have already had a certain negative impact on our trade, economic, and investment cooperation. Despite the difficulties caused by the West, most Chinese companies are optimistic about the potential of the Russian market. We must strengthen their confidence," emphasized Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, Li Zhanshu.

At the end of the negotiations, the members of the delegation of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress welcomed the Academic Ensemble of Song and Dance of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation, led by the artistic director and chief conductor of the Ensemble, People's Artist of Russia, Major General Viktor Eliseev.

At the beginning of the concert program, the song "China - the sun does not set" was performed. This popular song in Chinese was performed by the ensemble's soloist, Honored Artist of the Republic of Ingushetia Grigory Yakovlev

"Along the Peter Street" - this Russian folk song was performed by the soloist of the Ensemble, Honored Artist of Russia Victor Gromov.

The Ensemble's leading soloist, Honored Artist of Russia Natalia Eliseeva, performed the song "Oh, the Viburnum Blooms" by Isaak Dunayevsky, set to the lyrics of Mikhail Isakovsky. Natalia Eliseeva's exceptional vocal abilities and soulful performance style captivated the audience. The Chinese audience was particularly impressed by the Chinese folk song "The Sea Song," which was performed by the choir's soloist in Chinese.

A bright chord sounded the song that concluded the performance of the collective “Without the CCP there would not be a new China” performed by the choir and orchestra of 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 of the Ensemble, People’s Artist of Russia Major General Victor Eliseev.

All those present in the Federation Council Hall – members of the delegation of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, senators and deputies of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, representatives of the Chinese Embassy in Russia, members of the diplomatic corps, and representatives of the Russian-Chinese Friendship Society – warmly thanked the artists with prolonged applause.

Li Zhanshu, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, expressed his gratitude to the artists of the Ensemble. He noted the great role of cultural cooperation between Russia and China in expanding and strengthening humanitarian exchanges between our countries. "The work of the famous Russian vocal and choreographic art collective is well known in the People's Republic of China. We are always happy to welcome the Ensemble's artists on Chinese soil, " said Li Zhanshu.

"The Ensemble's team highly appreciates the genuine interest and love of the Chinese public for the great Russian musical culture," said the Ensemble's artistic director and chief conductor, People's Artist of Russia, Major General Viktor Eliseev, in a response. He noted that the Ensemble's team has been regularly visiting China with extensive tours for over two decades. One of the most notable events in recent years was the highly successful performances of the Ensemble in China in the fall of 2019, as part of the celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China.