The ensemble took part in the Gala concert J.D. Kobzon Patriotic Song Festival-Competition

Joseph Kobzon – a man who became a legend during his lifetime. Not only his unique talent, but also his endless dedication to his work, his boundless love for his homeland, and his active civic position earned Joseph Kobzon the love and respect of millions of Russians, people from all generations.

Joseph Davydovich's work is a true treasure and an integral part of Russian culture.

More than 40 years of creative friendship have connected Joseph Kobzon and the collective of the Academic Order of Merit in Culture and Art of the Ensemble of Songs and Dances of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation under the leadership of Major General, People's Artist of Russia, Hero of Labor of Russia Viktor Petrovich Eliseev. Concert programs performed by this creative union were a huge success with the public in all corners of our country and abroad. Concerts by Joseph Kobzon accompanied by artists of the military collective became a great support for the residents of the frontline Donbas.

Today, the singer's fans still remember the concert "I Gave Everything to the Song," which was held on September 11, 1997, to celebrate the maestro's 60th birthday at the Rossiya State Concert Hall. The concert featured performances by the Ensemble's artists for almost 12 hours (!).

Joseph Kobzon – is a star of the domestic stage. As is well known, the light from the real stars does not go out for a very long time even after the star itself ceases to exist. Joseph Davydovich passed away a few years ago, but his songs remain with us…

A bright event in Moscow's cultural life was the "Kobzon Star" gala concert of the I.D. Kobzon Festival-Competition of Patriotic Songs, held on September 11, 2025. The Svetlanov Hall of the Moscow International House of Music was filled with true fans of the work of the People's Artist of the USSR, Iosif Kobzon.

The gala concert program includes the maestro's immortal songs, which have become part of the national pop music canon.

Performed by the Ensemble's artists today were the works: "What is your name, tell me?" (V. Basner – M. Matusovsky, soloist – Honored Artist of the Republic of Ingushetia Grigory Yakovlev), "Soldiers Suite" (composition by A. Kukharenko, soloists – Honored Artist of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic Alexander Kokhov, Honored Artist of the Republic of Ingushetia Igor Safonov, Honored Artists of the Republic of North Ossetia – Alania Mikhail Zaraev and Evgeny Yakhin, soloists of the Ensemble: Konstantin Kuzmin, Denis Khludnev, Aleksey Bosykh,Mikhail Mamonov,Viktor Lezhnin). Accompanied by the Ensemble's choir, new songs were performed: "Otchizna" (V. Agafonnikov - D. Kostyurin, soloists – Igor Demarin and the Grand Prix winner of the Trans-Baikal Territory, Elena Chirkova), "Reborn, Fatherland!" (I. Demarin - N. Zinoviev, soloist – Igor Demarin).

The concert was also attended by People's Artists of Russia: Alexander Rosenbaum and Larisa Dolina, Honored Artists of Russia: Olga Kormukhina, Varvara Marina Devyatova, popular performers: Irina Ortman, Mariam Merabova, Ruslan Alekhno, Pavel Kravchuk, the Turetsky Choir, the Bozhgua Family, the Republic Band, Alla Dukhova's Ballet "TODES", and others.

The concert was hosted by Anna Shatilova and Alexander Oleshko.

"Kobzon's Star" is not only a tribute to the great artist, but also a true celebration for all fans of song art.