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The ensemble performed a concert at the Financial University
28.04.2026

The ensemble performed a concert at the Financial University

The ensemble performed a concert at the Financial University

On the eve of Victory Day, solemn pre-holiday events are taking place across Russia.

One of the notable events in the cultural life of Moscow during these pre-holiday days was the concert of the Academic Order of Merit in Culture and Art of the 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, which took place on April 28, 2026, at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation.

Founded more than 100 years ago, in 1919, as the Moscow Financial and Economic Institute (MFEI), the University was the first higher education institution in Russia to train specialists in the financial sector. Today, it is one of the leading state universities in Russia, specializing in training personnel in the financial and economic sectors, public administration, law, management, information technology, and other fields.

Before the concert, the floor was taken by the Rector of the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Chairman of the Public Council under the Federal Tax Service of the Russian Federation, Honored Economist of the Russian Federation. Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation, Full State Councilor of the Russian FederationII class member, Doctor of Economics, Professor Stanislav Prokofiev. He warmly congratulated all those present on the upcoming great holiday – Victory Day, expressed deep gratitude to veterans and home front workers and stressed the importance of preserving the memory of the Great Patriotic War, the need to form a sense of belonging to the history of their country among the younger generation.

“No matter how much time passes, this bright spring day, May 9, will always be a symbol of the courage, heroism, and unity of our multinational people, who defended the freedom and independence of our Motherland in a deadly battle against fascism…” said Stanislav Evgenievich in his speech.

The theme of continuity of generations takes on a particularly acute sound today, when Russia is once again facing serious challenges related both to the protection of sovereignty and strengthening of state security, and to the problems of returning participants of the special military operation to peaceful life. It is symbolic that on the eve of Victory Day, several dozen participants and veterans of the SVO, who have been trained at the Financial University in professional retraining programs, received diplomas from the hands of the Vice-Rector for Continuing Professional Education of the University Elena Alexandrovna Didenko

The concert was opened by one of the most iconic songs of the Great Patriotic War, which has become a symbol of courage, resilience, and unity of the Soviet people: "The Sacred War" (music by A. Alexandrov, lyrics by V. Lebedev-Kumach), performed by the Ensemble's choir and orchestra.

The concert program dedicated to the Victory Day was based on works of military and patriotic themes: Denis Maydanov's song " Flag of My State "(soloists – Honored Artist of the Republic of North Ossetia–Alania Evgeny Yakhin and Roman Nepomnyashchikh), the incendiary dance "Home with Victory" (staged by Honored Artist of Russia A. Safronov, arranged by A. Zarkov), medley on the themes of soldiers ' songs (composition by A. Kukharenko, soloists-Honored Artist of the Kabardino-Balkar Republic Alexander Kochov, Honored Artist of the Republic of Ingushetia Igor Safonov, Honored Artists of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania Mikhail Zaraev and Evgeny Yakhin, Honored Artist of the Republic of Tatarstan Ruslan Abdrafikov, Konstantin Kuzmin,Alexey Bosykh,Mikhail Mamonov, Viktor Lezhnin), "Fantasy on the themes of songs of the Great Patriotic War", performed by the winner of international competitions-the Balalaika quartet consisting of: Kirill Lavrushkin, Ivan Pivovarov, Rifat Akchurin, and Ivan Stepanov(head of the quartet), "Smuglyanka" (music by A. Novikov, lyrics by Ya. Shvedov) from the film "Only Old Men Are Going to Battle" (soloist – Honored Artist of the Republic of Ingushetia Grigory Yakovlev), the vocal and choreographic composition "Valor and Honor" (music and lyrics by A. Zaytsev, directed by the Honored Artist of Russia Ivan Zhelnov, soloist – the Honored Artist of Russia Alexey Dmitriev).

The Ensemble's repertoire is characterized by a wide variety of genres. Each concert program traditionally includes works from classical music to folk songs and contemporary pop performances.

The concert hall of the Financial University hosted a medley of Belarusian songs (composed by Gleb Kardasevich, soloists – Alexander Kochov, Grigory Yakovlev, Viktor Lezhnin, Konstantin Kuzmin, Alexey Bosykh), the Russian romance "The Bell Rattles Monotonously" (A. Gurilev – I. Makarov, arranged by A. Rosenblat, soloist – Alexander Kochov), the Russian version of the song "The Bell Rings Monotonously" (A. Gurilev-I. Makarov, arranged by A. Rosenblat, soloist-Alexander Kochov). folk song "Down on Matushka, along the Volga" (arranged by V. Belyaev, soloist-Alexander Starodubrovsky) and (performed a cappella) a song by a German composerXIX centuries of Heinrich Pfeil "The Lake sleeps".

The Vocal Octet of the Ensemble, led by Honored Artist of Russia Sergey Bazylko, soulfully performed the song "I'll Go Out to the Field with a Horse at Night" (I. Matvienko - A. Shaganov).

As always, the audience enthusiastically accepted the sparkling vocal and choreographic performances filled with good humor: "I'll take you to the tundra" (music by M. Fradkin, music by M. Plyatskovsky soloists – Honored Artists of the Republic of Buryatia Ruslan Samozhapov and Norpol Tsydenov) and "Boys Went on a Spree" (music by A. Kasiev, soloists-Honored Artist of Russia Alexey Dmitriev and Honored Artist of the Republic of Dagestan Alexey Kholyavko),"Soul open" (music by Ya. Dronova,soloist – Anton Baibakov), "Dance with Sabres"from the ballet "Gayane"(music by A. Khachaturian,production by Honored Artist of Russia Pyotr Kovalev,soloist-Honored Artist of Russia Yevgenia Smolnikova) and " Gypsy Fantasy "(composition and arrangement by I. Golubev Choreography by Artur Bogdanov, soloists-Alexey Dmitriev and Grigory Yakovlev).

The concert ended with a performance of the patriotic song "Motherland" (music and lyrics by S. Trofimov, performed by Honored Artist of Russia Alexey Dmitriev, Honored Artist of the Republic of Dagestan Alexey Kholyavko, Honored Artist of the Republic of Ingushetia Danila Korenev, and Denis Tumanov).

Honored Artist of Russia Alexey Mazanov was at the conductor's desk. The concert was conducted by the Honored Worker of Culture of the Russian Federation, Honored Artist of Russia, Honorary Employee of the Rosgvardiya, Colonel Igor Shustikov.

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