The ensemble took part in the gala ceremony of the annual all-Russian public award SHCHIT I ROZA

The All-Russian Public Award "SHCHIT I ROZA", established in 2008 by the decision of the General Council of the All-Russian Public Organization "Association of Law Enforcement Officers and Special Services of the Russian Federation", is awarded annually to the best female employees of law enforcement ministries and agencies for their dedication and professionalism in carrying out their official duties.

The annual all-Russian public award "SHCHIT I ROZA" dedicated to women who are the best employees of law enforcement agencies and special services of the Russian Federation was presented on November 26, 2022, at the State Kremlin Palace.

Ismail Khusainov, Deputy Chairman of the Prize Organizing Committee, addressed the audience with a welcoming speech. He read out a congratulation from Aslambek Aslakhanov, President of the Association of Law Enforcement Officers and Special Services of the Russian Federation, Doctor of Law, Major General. Alexander Khinshtein, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Information Policy, Information Technologies, and Communications, addressed the audience on behalf of the State Duma deputies.

The ceremony was hosted by Anna Shatilova, People's Artist of Russia, and Vyacheslav Manucharov, Honored Artist of Russia, who read a message from Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin.

The solemn ceremony of awarding the annual all-Russian public award "SHCHIT I ROZA" opened with the song "Dal Great" by the composer Evgeny Ptichkin on the verses of Robert Rozhdestvensky from the film "Love Earthly". This popular song was performed by the People's Artist of Russia Natalia Eliseeva accompanied by the Academic Ensemble of Song and Dance of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation under the direction of the Artistic Director and Chief Conductor, People's Artist of Russia, Major General Victor Eliseev.   

Awards for high professional achievements and initiative in the service were awarded in the following categories: "For Loyalty to the Service Duty" and "For Long-Term Service to the Fatherland", "For High Civic Duty", awards "For High Sports Achievements and Increasing the Authority of Russian Sports", "For Distinction in Studies", "For Supporting the Award".

As part of the ceremony, the presentation of commemorative signs, a special award medal of the Association of Law Enforcement Officers and Special Services of Russia: "Loyalty and Honor" I, II and III degrees.

The most prestigious award in the "Open Heart" category for maternal heroism was presented to the widows and mothers of soldiers, investigators, and law enforcement officers who died in combat operations and while performing their duties.

"Valor and Honor" – this wonderful song about the troops of the National Guard (by A.V. Zaitsev) was performed by the Honored Artist of Russia Alexey Dmitriev, the choir and orchestra of the Academic Ensemble of Song and Dance of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation.

Felix Tsarikati, an Honored Artist of Russia, performed the song "To Serve Russia" by composer E. Khank and lyrics by I. Reznik, accompanied by the choir of the Academic Ensemble of Songs and Dances of the National Guard of the Russian Federation.

Guests and participants of the ceremony were welcomed by People's Artist of Russia Nadezhda Kadysheva and the Golden Ring Ensemble, Honored Artists of Russia: Diana Gurtskaya, Varvara, and Jasmine. Popular musical groups and performers also took part in the concert: Soprano Turetskogo art-group, Doctor Watson show-group, Art-Express ensemble, Relax dance theatre, Marina Devyatova, Nadezhda Shalneva, Alexander Yelovskikh, Katerina Kovanzhi, Prokhor Shalyapin.

The ceremony ended with the song "We Wish You Happiness" (music by S. Namin, lyrics by I. Shaferan), performed by all the participants of the festive concert.