The ensemble performed at a gala event dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Saratov Military Order of Zhukov, Red Banner Instituteof the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation.

One of the oldest military institutes in the country, the Saratov Military Order of Zhukov Red Banner Institute of the National Guard of the Russian Federation, is celebrating its 90th anniversary.

During the period of existence here more than 40 thousand officers were trained, b more than 180 graduates became generals, 35 graduates were awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union, Hero of Socialist Labor, Hero of Russia. Hundreds of graduates and teachers of the educational institution defended the Motherland during the Great Patriotic War, participated in military operations in Afghanistan. Officers and cadets of the institute repeatedly went on business trips to "hot spots", participated in ensuring constitutional order in the Chechen Republic, in liquidation of consequences of the Chernobyl NPP accident. With redi graduates of the Institute-Hero of Russia, former Commander of the internal troops, Colonel-General Anatoly Romanov, Hero of Russia, retired Colonel-General Mikhail Pankov, First Deputy Director of the Federal Service of Troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation – Commander-in-Chief of Troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation Colonel-General Sergey Mikhailovich Chenchik; head of the Republic of Dagestan, Colonel-General Sergey Alimovich Melikov and many others.

The 90th anniversary of the Military Institute was celebrated on May 19, 2022.   

Viktor Zolotov, Director of the Federal Service of the National Guard of the Russian Federation, CommanderNational Guard of the Russian Federation, General of the Army of the National Guard of the Russian Federation. In his congratulatory message, the head of Rosgvardiya expressed confidence that "in the face of new challenges and threats that the Russian state has to overcome, the famous educational institution will successfully train more than one galaxy of commanders who will become the "golden fund" of the law enforcement forces and the pride of our country."

The Commander-in-Chief wished the personnel of the National Guard Military Institute, graduates, and veterans good health, happiness, prosperity, and further success for the benefit of our country's prosperity.

The Saratov Military Institute of the National Guard was congratulated by the acting governor of the Saratov region, Roman Busargin. "Our institute is a unique institution that instills strength, courage, and fortitude in its cadets. It is the only specialized university that has two orders of merit, the Order of the Red Banner and the Order of Zhukov. These highest honors represent the fate of the country and the people," said the governor of the Saratov region in his congratulation.

The Institute Club was attended by teachers, students, and staff members, as well as past graduates and combat veterans.

The head of the institute, Major General Sergey Aleinik, addressed the audience with words of greeting. He notedthe high quality of training for qualified officers, who are at the forefront of the fight against crime and terrorism, and who ensure the protection of citizens' constitutional rights and freedoms.

The anniversary evening ended with a great concert by the Academic Ensemble of Songs and Dances of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation, led by the artistic director and chief conductor, People's Artist of Russia, Major General Viktor Eliseev.

The concert opened with the song "Workers of War" (music by Evgeny Shiryaev, lyrics by Ilya Reznik) performed by the ensemble's choir. The song "Ballad of a Soldier" (V. Solovyov-Sedoy, M. Matusovsky) was performed by the ensemble's soloist Dmitry Pavlov.

The repertoire of the musical group is based on patriotic songs by Soviet composers, songs from the time of the Great Patriotic War. The concert program included well-known and beloved songs by the audience: "March of the Artillerymen" (T. Khrennikov, V. Gusev), "Song of the Frontline Driver" (B. Mokrousov, B. Laskin).

The concert featured the Cossack song "The Cossack Was Riding" (performed by Dmitry Dolgiy), and the popular song "Smuglyanka" (performed by Roman Nepomnyashchykh).

The Ensemble's dance group presented the choreographic composition "Home with Victory" (directed by Honored Artist of Russia A. Safronov, musical arrangement by A. Zarkov), with Alexey Rayushkin, Honored Artist of the Republic of Ingushetia, as the soloist.

The patriotic song "Forward, Russia!" (music and lyrics by O. Gazmanov) was performed by the Ensemble's soloist, Honored Artist of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Artyom Melnikov.

The audience especially liked the song "We Serve Our Motherland" (N. Smirnov, S. Kardaev) performed by the choir and soloists of the Roman Nepomnyashchy and Dmitry Pavlov Ensemble.

Words of gratitude to the artists of the Academic Ensemble of Song and Dance of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation, led by the artistic director and chief conductor, People's Artist of Russia, Major General Viktor Eliseev, were expressed by the head of the institute, Major General Sergey Aleynik.