The children's ensemble took part in a gala concert dedicated to the end of the IX festival of children's patriotic songs

Today, December 19, 2024, a festive atmosphere reigned in the Central Club of the Russian National Guard in Moscow - on the final day of the IX Festival of Children's Patriotic Songs of the Troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation, a solemn awards ceremony for the winners and a large gala concert took place.

Let us recall: the annual holding of the Children's Patriotic Song Festival, aimed at educating young people in the spirit of selfless love and devotion to their homeland, has already become a glorious tradition - this year this large-scale musical and patriotic event is being held for the 9th time.  

19 solo performers and creative groups took part in the final stage of the Festival. The competent jury, which included prominent figures in the culture and art of the Russian Federation, honored artists of Russia and representatives of the Federal Service of the National Guard Troops, faced a difficult task - to choose the best of the best.

The ceremony opened with a performance by the dance group of the Children's Ensemble (Studio) of 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 GeneralViktor Eliseev.

On behalf of the Director of the Russian Guard, Hero of Russia, General of the Army Viktor Zolotov, the head of the Main Military-Political Directorate of the department, Lieutenant General Denis Ermakov warmly welcomed the young participants and guests of the Festival and presented the winners of the competition with diplomas and valuable prizes. From the hands of the director of the autonomous non-profit organization for patriotic education "Pobedonosets", which provided significant support for the event, Nina Maslo, the festival laureates received gift certificates and memorable gifts.

Among the laureates of the competition in the nomination "Solo singing (13 - 18 years old)" was the 15-year-old soloist-vocalist of the Children's Ensemble Filipp Remizov. His brilliant performance of the Russian folk song "Razinya flea" arranged by Alexander Dolukhanyan made a great impression on the jury members, all the participants and guests of the Festival. “For the preservation of Russian song traditions” - this is how the achievement of the young talent and his mentors was noted in the diploma that the young man was awarded.

In the nomination "Vocal ensembles", the mixed choir of the Children's Ensemble took third place for the performance of the composition "I am proud that I was born in Russia" (director - Honorary Worker of Culture of the City of Moscow Valeria Goryunova).

Lieutenant General Denis Ermakov noted the social significance of the Festival, held this year in support of

The Special Military Operation, emphasized that all participants in the final stage of the competition, despite their young age, made enormous efforts in preparing for the competitive performances, showed willpower and determination, and demonstrated their active civic position. He wished them new successes, new ideas, inspiration and a creative mood.

Special words of gratitude were addressed to the parents of the young contestants, who put a lot of effort into the creative development of their children. As Denis Ermakov emphasized, most of the children - participants of the Festival - are children of servicemen of the Russian Guard, police officers and other law enforcement agencies of the country. In the final ceremony of the competition, the parents rightfully took their place on stage next to their talented children.

At the end of the evening, the dance group of the Children's Ensemble once again delighted everyone gathered in the hall of the Central Club of the Russian Guard with an incendiary performance of a choreographic composition.