The ensemble congratulated the staff of the Central Military Commandant's Office of the Federal Service of the National Guard of the Russian Federation on the 25th anniversary of its establishment.

A solemn meeting and a festive concert dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the Central Military Commandant's Office of Logistics of the Federal Service of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation were held on September 24, 2020, in Moscow.

The festive event at the Federal Service of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation began with the raising of the State Flag of the Russian Federation and the banner of the Federal Service of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation.

Colonel General Viktor Strigunov, First Deputy Director of the Federal Service of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation, addressed the audience with a welcoming speech.

On behalf of the Rosgvardia command, he congratulated the military personnel on the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Central Military Commandant's Office for Logistics. Colonel General Viktor Strigunov emphasized the significance of the commandant's office within the Rosgvardia structure and presented departmental awards to particularly distinguished officers.

For outstanding achievements in their official duties, Colonel Yevgeny Lubyanenko, Head of the Central Military Commandant's Office of Logistics, presented a number of military personnel with commendations and valuable gifts.

On this significant day, the command staff and military personnel of the Central Military Commandant's Office of Logistics congratulated the Academic Ensemble of Songs and Dances of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation, led by its artistic director and chief conductor, People's Artist of Russia, Major General Viktor Eliseev.

The festive concert opened with the song "You, My Russia" (music by S. Tulikov, lyrics by S. Ostrovoy) performed by the ensemble's soloist, Honored Artist of Russia Natalia Eliseeva. The ensemble's soloist's excellent vocal abilities and her vibrant and unforgettable rendition of the song about Russia captivated the audience.

The ensemble's repertoire includes musical works of various genres: songs by Soviet composers, popular classics, folk songs, and world-renowned pop hits.

The audience warmly welcomed the performance of the soloist of the ensemble, Honored Artist of Russia Alexey Volzhanin, who performed the Kalaf aria from the opera by J. R. R. Tolkien. Puccini's "Turandot".

The audience was particularly delighted with the song "I'm Taking You to the Tundra" by composer Mark Fradkin, set to the lyrics of Mikhail Plyatskovsky, performed by the ensemble's soloists, Honored Cultural Workers of the Republic of Buryatia, Ruslan Samozhapov and Narpol Tsedenov. This cheerful song, adorned with Chukchi rap, took on a new and unique sound in the ensemble's rendition.

The ensemble's dance group performed choreographic compositions

The concert ended with Vasily Agapkin's march "Farewell to the Slavonic," performed by soloists and the choir of the Academic Ensemble of Songs and Dances of the National Guard of the Russian Federation, to the thunderous and prolonged applause of the audience.

Expressing his gratitude to the artistic director and chief conductor of the ensemble, People's Artist of Russia, Major General Viktor Eliseev, the head of the Central Military Commandant's Office of Logistics, Colonel Yevgeny Lubyanenko, said, "Your remarkable artistry has made our anniversary evening exceptionally festive. We are always delighted to meet the artists of the Academic Ensemble of Songs and Dances of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation." In response, the ensemble's director, Major General Viktor Eliseev, thanked the audience for their warm reception and promised them new creative encounters.