The ensemble took part in the program of the IX Cadet Ball

The revival of glorious patriotic traditions aimed at preserving historical memory and strengthening the ties between different generations of Russians is one of the signs of our time. Perhaps the most striking and romantic of them is the annual International Kremlin Charity Cadet Ball.

The custom of holding dance evenings dedicated to memorable dates - days of military glory - originated in the 18th century, when the first cadet corps began to appear in the Russian Empire. The first cadet ball in modern Russia was held in 2016 - It was dedicated to the 10th anniversary of Heroes of the Fatherland Day, the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Moscow and the 120th anniversary of Marshal Georgy Zhukov's birthday.

Today, December 11, 2024, the IX International Charity Cadet Ball was held at Gostiny Dvor. Held in support of the special military operation, the ball was dedicated to Heroes of the Fatherland Day, the heroes of the SVO and the Year of the Family.

More than 2,500 young Russians from all regions of the Russian Federation took part in the gala event. These were students of departmental and general education cadet institutions, general education schools with cadet classes, members of patriotic military-sports clubs, students of social institutions for orphans, cadets of departmental universities of Russia, students, as well as children whose relatives and friends take part in the SVO. Representatives from Belarus, Azerbaijan, China, India and many other countries also came to the ball.

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a greeting to the participants and guests of the IX International Kremlin Charity Cadet Ball. He emphasized the importance of such events in educating young people on the basis of the enduring values ​​of patriotism, citizenship, respect for our historical and cultural traditions. The President expressed deep gratitude to the organizers of the ball and wished all its participants vivid, unforgettable impressions from interesting excursions and meetings with frontline heroes defending the Motherland during the SVO.

The Director of the Russian National Guard, General of the Army Viktor Zolotov also sent a greeting to the participants of the Ball - his greeting was read by the Deputy Head of the Department, Colonel General Alexei Vorobyov. “Being a cadet means being part of a strong, friendly and large family, whose rich history includes many heroic examples of the involvement of young defenders of the Fatherland in the fate of the Motherland, Great Russia” was said in the address of Viktor Zolotov to the participants of the Ball.

Those gathered today in Gostiny Dvor were warmly welcomed by Heroes of Russia, Major General Sergey Khairudinov and Colonel Alexander Beloglazov, who noted the symbolism of the dedication of the Cadet Ball to the Day of Heroes of the Fatherland and the Year of the Family.

As the head of the patriotic project, president of the charitable foundation for the support of socio-economic programs Yulia Kirpichnikova emphasized, The International Kremlin Charity Cadet Ball brought together young people who care about the fate of the country. Their common goal is make Russia strong, healthy and prosperous».

«Among our participants this year are 820 young men and women whose relatives and friends are either in the SVO zone or gave their lives fulfilling their military duty. We are proud of their courage and fortitude!», — said Yulia Yuryevna.

Cadets of the Moscow and Perm Presidential Cadet Schools, cadets of the Perm Military Institute of the National Guard Troops and students of the choreographic studio "Anima", as well as female cadets of the Perm Presidential Cadet School of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation performed more than twenty beautiful dances at the Ball: polonaise, waltz, padepatiner, quadrille, mignon, krakowiak and many others.

Popular artists performed concert numbers during the gala evening: Larisa Dolina, Rodion Gazmanov, Daniil Danilevsky and others.

The Academic Order "For Merit in Culture and Art" Song and Dance Ensemble of the National Guard Troops, under the direction of the artistic director and chief conductor, People's Artist of Russia, Major General Viktor Eliseev, performed the legendary "Kalinka" (soloist - Honored Artist of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic Alexander Kokhov) and the patriotic song "Forward, Russia!" (music and lyrics by Oleg Gazmanov, soloist - Honored Artist of Russia Alexey Dmitriev).

There is no doubt that the young participants of the Cadet Ball will become worthy heirs of the generation of winners, loving their homeland, knowing their native history and culture well, ready to strengthen Russian statehood.