The ensemble congratulated the servicemen of the 236th Minsk Order of Kutuzov and Alexander Nevsky Regiment of Protection and Support on the occasion of the 105th anniversary

One of the oldest military units of the Russian National Guard-the 236th Minsk Order of Kutuzov and Alexander Nevsky Regiment of Protection and Support of the Central Orsha-Khigan Order of Zhukov of the Red Banner District of the National Guard of the Russian Federation-celebrated its 105th anniversary on April 20, 2023.

During the Great Patriotic War, the regiment's personnel actively participated in combat operations, formed fighter units to combat enemy reconnaissance and sabotage groups, and performed tasks related to the protection of strategically important facilities and the escort of prisoners of war.

Currently, the regiment's personnel continue to successfully carry out combat missions aimed at maintaining public order and security, responding to natural disasters, and protecting military facilities. The regiment's soldiers demonstrate courage and resilience, bravely and decisively carrying out combat tasks in the special military operation zone.

A solemn meeting dedicated to the 105th anniversary of the formation of the 236th Minsk Order of Kutuzov and Alexander Nevsky Regiment of Protection and Support of the Central Orsha-Khigansky Order of Zhukov Red Banner District of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation took place on April 20, 2023.

The festive event began with the raising of the State Flag of the Russian Federation and the regiment's banner. Among those present were members of the Russian Federation National Guard, combatants, and regiment veterans.

Colonel Sergey Ryadinsky, commander of the 236th Minsk Order of Kutuzov and Alexander Nevsky Regiment of Protection and Support of the Central Orsha-Khigan Order of Zhukov of the Red Banner District of the National Guard of the Russian Federation, addressed the audience with a welcoming speech.

Addressing the participants of the solemn meeting, Colonel Sergey Ryadinsky congratulated the audience on the 105th anniversary of the regiment's formation, noted the significant contribution of the military personnel to strengthening law and order and national security, and wished success to the Russian Guardsmen who demonstrate bravery and heroism in carrying out their combat missions in the special military operation area.

On this significant day, the military personnel were congratulated by 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.

At the beginning of the festive concert, the song "You, My Russia" (music by S. Tulikov, lyrics by S. Ostrovoy) was performed by the Ensemble's soloist, People's Artist of Russia Natalia Eliseeva. The audience warmly welcomed her performance with prolonged applause.

The Ensemble's choir and orchestra performed the famous Great Patriotic War song "Artillerymen's March" (T. Khrennikov, V. Gusev).

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

The Suite on the Themes of Soldier's Songs (arranged by A. Kukharenko) was performed by the Ensemble's soloists: Igor Safonov, Honored Artist of the Republic of Ingushetia; Mikhail Zaraev, Honored Artist of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania; Evgeny Yakhin, Honored Artist of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania; Konstantin Kuzmin, Denis Khludnev, Alexey Bosykh, and Mikhail Mamonov.

The lyrical song "Give Me a Handkerchief" (music by Grigory Ponomarenko, lyrics by Margarita Agashina) was soulfully performed by the Ensemble's lead soloist, People's Artist of Russia, Natalia Eliseeva.

People's Artist of Russia Natalia Eliseeva, Honored Artist of Russia Alexey Dmitriev, Honored Artist of the Republic of Ingushetia Grigory Yakovlev and Mikhail Zaraev performed a medley on the themes of songs from the repertoire of Leonid Utesov.

The Russian romance «Not for me» (N. Devitte, A. Molchanov) was performed by the choir and soloist of the Ensemble, Honored Artist of the Republic of Ingushetia Igor Safonov.

The ballet group of the Ensemble showed the dance "Home with Victory", the sailor's dance "Yabloko", the choreographic composition "Golden Khokhloma" (directed by Honored Artist of Russia Peter Kovalev).

The famous "Smuglyanka" by composer Anatoly Novikov, based on the lyrics by poet Yakov Shvedov, was performed by Grigory Yakovlev, an Honored Artist of the Republic of Ingushetia.

The popular song "I'll Take You to the Tundra" (music by M. Fradkin, lyrics by M. Plyatskovsky) was performed in an original way by the Ensemble's soloists, Honored Cultural Workers of the Republic of Buryatia, Ruslan Samozhapov and Norpol Tsydenov.

The Balalaika Quartet (led by Ivan Stepanov) performed the musical composition "Ural Dance".

"Valor and Honor" – this wonderful song about the troops of the National Guard (by A.V. Zaitsev) was performed by the soloist of the Ensemble, Honored Artist of Russia Alexey Dmitriev.

The festive concert ended with the song "Farewell, Slavonic" (V. Agapkin, A. Fedotov) performed by the Ensemble's choir and soloists.

Grateful audience greeted the artists of the Academic Ensemble of Song and Dance of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation on their feet, led by the Artistic Director and Chief Conductor, People's Artist of Russia, Major General Viktor Eliseev and all participants of the festive concert with a storm of thunderous and long applause.