The ensemble congratulated the command staff and military personnel of the Center for Engineering and Technical Support of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation on the Day of the Center's Formation

The Day of Formation of the Center for Engineering and Technical Support of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation (CITO) is celebrated annually on the last day of January. CITO is a unique military unit that performs tasks to improve the organization of engineering support for the service and combat activities of the National Guard Troops at the highest technical level.

On January 27, 2023, a solemn event was held at the garrison House of Officers in Balashikha, Moscow Region, attended by the command staff, military personnel of the center, and veterans of the military unit.

Before the concert, Colonel Vladimir Smolensky, Head of the 2nd Department and Deputy Head of the Engineering Department of the Main Staff of the National Guard of the Russian Federation, addressed the audience with a welcoming speech. On behalf of and on behalf of the Rosgvardiya command, he congratulated the servicemen on the 56th anniversary of the establishment of the CenterHe also emphasized the importance of the Center's activities in the structure of the Russian National Guard. The head of the Center, Colonel Alexander Korshkov, expressed his congratulations and gratitude to the personnel for conscientious performance of their official duties.

According to the long-standing tradition, on this significant day, the command staff and military personnel of the center were welcomed 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.

The festive concert featured songs from the Great Patriotic War, popular songs by Soviet composers, and dance performances.

The concert opened with the song "You Call Me, Russia" (V. Levashov - V. Kharitonov) performed by the People's Artist of Russia Grigory Pinyasov and the choir of the Academic Ensemble of Songs and Dances of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation.

Performed by the ensemble's lead soloist, People's Artist of Russia Vladimir Romanov, the songs "Ballad about a Soldier" (V. Solovyov-Sedoy – M. Matusovsky), "On the Far Shore" (I. Kantyukov – K. Frolov), "Long Road" (B. Fomin – K. Podrevsky) were performed.

"Song of the Frontline Chauffeur" (B. Mokrousov – B. Laskin) was performed by the Honored Artist of the Republic of North Ossetia – Alania Evgeny Yakhin.

"Where Does the Motherland Begin"... This popular song by composer V. Basner, based on the lyrics by M. Matusovsky, from the film "Shield and Sword", was performed by the Honored Artist of Russia Alexey Dmitriev.

The audience was pleased with the performance of the dance group of the Ensemble – the choreographic composition "On the Bridge" was performed in the concert (staged by the People's Artist of the USSR M. V. Yushchenko).Godenko, arranged by M. Press).

Kquartet of balalaika players (leader Ivan Stepanov) performed the musical composition "Russian Dance".

The legendary song "Smuglyanka" (A. Novikov, Ya. Shvedov) was performed by the Ensemble's soloist, Honored Artist of the Republic of Ingushetia Grigory Yakovlev.

The concert ended with the song "We Wish You Happiness" by composer Stas Namin, with lyrics by Igor Shaferan, performed by Honored Artist of Russia Alexey Dmitriev, the choir of the Academic Ensemble of Songs and Dances of the National Guard of the Russian Federation, and all the participants of the concert.

The audience did not let the Ensemble's performers leave the stage for a long time, rewarding them with prolonged applause.