The ensemble took part in the Victory Dictation
24.04.2026

The ensemble took part in the Victory Dictation

The ensemble took part in the Victory Dictation

To preserve the memory of the feat of the Soviet people in the fight against fascism, to draw public attention to the study of history – such a noble goal is pursued by the International educational action « Victory dictation» – one of the components of the large educational project «Historical memory» of the United Russia party. timed to the celebration of Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War, Victory dictation is the largest event of its kind in the world.

The Victory Dictation is not just a test of knowledge. It is a tribute to the memory and respect for the immortal feat of our people, an opportunity to touch the heroic pages of history, feel the connection between generations, and contribute to the preservation of historical truth.

“For the people of our country, the history of the Great Patriotic War is an essential part of our national memory,”

emphasized in his video message to the participants of the Victory Dictation, which took place on April 24, 2026, Chairman of the United Russia Party, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev –

«Almost all families have their own front-line heroes. Their biographies and feats are our common past, our spiritual support, which helps us to strictly distinguish between good and evil, make moral choices without error, and give a tough rebuff to those who raise the Nazi banners again.»

Dmitry Anatolyevich congratulated all the participants of the event on the upcoming holiday, Victory Day, and wished them success in writing the Victory Dictation.

According to the established tradition, The Academic Order of Merit in Culture and the Arts 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, and Hero of Labor of Russia Viktor Eliseev, annually participates in the "Victory Dictation" held at the Victory Museum on Poklonnaya Hill in Moscow.

Before the start of the Dictation, D. Maydanov's composition "Know to Remember" was performed by the author and the Ensemble's choir.

The legendary "Smuglyanka" (music by A. Novikov, sl. Ya. Shvedov) from the movie "Only old Men Go to Battle" accompanied by the Ensemble's choir was performed by its soloist-Honored Artist of the Republic of Ingushetia Grigory Yakovlev.

After entering the State Flag of the Russian Federation and the Victory Banner, the Ensembleperformed the National Anthem of Russia (music by A. Alexandrov, music by S. Mikhalkov).

At the conductor's podium was the choirmaster of the Ensemble Gleb Kardashevich.

The Victory Dictation is another confirmation that as long as the memory is preserved, the feat will live on in people's hearts and the connection between generations will not be broken. Nesомненно, that the holding of this action will contribute to increasing the public's interest – primarily, the young people – in the heroic history of their country, forming their love for the Motherland and responsibility for its future.

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