The ensemble performed at a solemn event dedicated to the Day of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation at the Victory Museum on Poklonnaya Gora
dedicated to the Day of the National Guard Troops of the
Russian Federation at the Victory Museum on Poklonnaya Gora
The National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation are celebrating their professional holiday. In order to ensure state and public security, and to protect the rights and freedoms of man and citizen, the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 157 dated 05.04.2016 established the Federal Service of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation.
During the special operation to demilitarize and denazify Ukraine, which began on February 24, 2022, the Russian National Guard, together with the Russian Armed Forces, is carrying out all the combat tasks assigned to them. They are also involved in delivering humanitarian aid to the people of Ukraine, providing security for the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, and disarming unexploded mines and artillery shells.
A solemn event dedicated to the Day of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation was held on March 27, 2023 at the Victory Museum on Poklonnaya Gora.
The event was attended by Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Andrey Yatskin, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Information Policy, Information Technologies, and Communications Alexander Khinshtein, representatives of government agencies, cultural and artistic figures, military personnel and employees of the National Guard, and internal service veterans.
The Director of the Federal Service of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation and Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation, Army General Viktor Zolotov, presented high state awards to particularly distinguished military personnel.
For courage and heroism shown in carrying out the tasks of a special military operation
The Heroes of the Russian Federation, Major General of Police Vyacheslav Pytkov, Colonel Sergei Khairudinov and Captain Nikita Palaznik were awarded the Gold Star Medals.
The military personnel of the National Guard were also awarded the Order of Courage, the insignia of the Order of St. George – St. George Crosses of the 4th degree, the Order of Merit for the Fatherland II degree medals, the medals for Bravery.
On this significant day, the command staff and military personnel of the National Guard of Russia congratulated the Academic Ensemble of Song and Dance of the National Guard of the Russian Federation, led by the artistic director and chief conductor, People's Artist of Russia, Major General Viktor Yeliseyev.
The lyrical song "Ah, if the earth could speak" (music by Yu.Martynov, lyrics by O.Milyavsky) was performed by the ensemble's soloist, People's Artist of Russia Natalia Eliseeva, and the Ensemble's choir.
The vocal and choreographic composition about the National Guardsmen "Valor and Honor" (by A.V. Zaitsev) was performed by the Honored Artist of Russia Alexey Dmitriev, the choir, and the ballet group of the Academic Ensemble of Songs and Dances of the National Guard of the Russian Federation.
The performance of the renowned Rosgvardia collective ended with the song "Solnechny Krug" by the composer Arkady Ostrovsky, based on the lyrics by Lev Oshanin. The song was performed by the children's choir "Patriots of Russia" accompanied by the choir of the Academic 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 Viktor Yeliseyev.
The artists' performance was met with prolonged applause from the audience.
The event was broadcast on the Pobeda TV channel.LATEST NEWS
See all newsThe ensemble took part in the “Main Children’s Songs” project
“For the Glory of Russia!” – The ensemble performed at the State Concert Hall