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{{Infobox military unit
{{Infobox military unit
| unit_name = Presidential Band of the Russian Federation
| unit_name = Presidential Band of the Russian Federation
| image = [[File:Presidential Band of the Russian Federation.jpg|250px]]
| image = Presidential Band of the Russian Federation.jpg
| dates = September 11, 1938 – present
| dates = September 11, 1938 – present
| country = {{flag|Russia}}
| country = {{flag|Russia}}
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| type = [[Military Band]]
| type = [[Military Band]]
| garrison = [[Moscow]]
| garrison = [[Moscow]]
| commander1 = Colonel Vera Krylova
| current_commander = Colonel Vera Krylova
| native_name = Президентский оркестр Российской Федерации
| native_name = Президентский оркестр Российской Федерации
| commander 2 = Colonel Evgeny Nikitin
}}
}}


The '''Presidential Band of the Moscow Kremlin Commandant's Service of the Federal Protective Service of the Russian Federation''' ([[Russian language|Russian]]:Президентский оркестр Службы коменданта Московского Кремля Федеральной службы охраны Российской Федерации) shortened to the '''Presidential Band of the Russian Federation''' ([[Russian language|Russian]]:Президентский оркестр Российской Федерации) is a special military unit that is the official military band service for the [[President of Russia]]. It is the main band that plays at official ceremonies and receptions for high-ranking officials that visit Russia, including heads of state, heads of government, and diplomatic delegations. Although it is not an official military unit, it is affiliated with of the [[Military Band Service of the Armed Forces of Russia]]. Unlike the [[Special Exemplary Military Band of the Guard of Honor Battalion of Russia]], which shares a similar role, the Presidential Band is the official band of the [[President of Russia]] and is based in the [[Kremlin]].
The '''Presidential Band of the [[Commandant's Office of the Moscow Kremlin]] of the Federal Protective Service of the Russian Federation''' ([[Russian language|Russian]]:Президентский оркестр Службы коменданта Московского Кремля Федеральной службы охраны Российской Федерации) shortened to the '''Presidential Band of the Russian Federation''' ([[Russian language|Russian]]:Президентский оркестр Российской Федерации) is a special military unit that is the official [[military band]] for the [[President of Russia]]. It is the main band that plays at official ceremonies and receptions for high-ranking officials that visit Russia, including heads of state, heads of government, and diplomatic delegations. Although it is not an official military unit, it is affiliated with the [[Military Band Service of the Armed Forces of Russia]]. Unlike the [[Special Exemplary Military Band of the Guard of Honor Battalion of Russia]], which shares a similar role, the Presidential Band is the official band of the [[President of Russia]] and is based in the [[Kremlin]].


== History ==
== History ==
The Presidential Band of the [[Kremlin Regiment]] of Russia was established in September 1938, being originally named the [[Moscow Kremlin]] Commandant's Band, for many years assigned as the official band of the [[Soviet KGB]] in state events. On January 11, 1993, [[President of Russia|Russian President]] [[Boris Yeltsin]] ordered the band to be renamed to its current title. The band plays at large number of concerts, in Russia and abroad, performing at prestigious venues and major international festivals. Since autumn 2004, the band has taken part in the changing of the guard in the [[Kremlin]], which was revived that year. In addition to the concert band the band also includes a [[symphonic orchestra]] and a symphonic pops orchestra, making it possible to broaden the repertoire from classical and folk music to rock compositions.
The Presidential Band of the [[Kremlin Regiment]] of Russia was established in September 1938, being originally named the [[Moscow Kremlin]] Commandant's Band, for many years assigned as the official band of the [[Soviet KGB]] at state events. On January 11, 1993, [[President of Russia|Russian President]] [[Boris Yeltsin]] ordered the band to be renamed to its current title.


The band cooperates with Russian and foreign celebrities, such as [[Iosif Kobzon]] and [[Ken Hensley]]. Currently, the repertoire of the band includes 16 ballet performances, including [[Swan Lake]], [[The Nutcracker]] and [[Sleeping Beauty]]. The band has given more than 700 performances in the [[Grand Kremlin Palace]], as well as foreign theaters such as, the [[Kennedy Center]], [[Madison Square Garden]], the [[Rome Opera]], and the [[Friedrichstadt Palace]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://spasstower.ru/en/participants/prezidentskiy-orkestr/|title=The President’s Band — [EN] Spasskaya bashnya|website=spasstower.ru}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://fso.gov.ru/struktura/p4_1.html|title=Федеральная служба охраны Российской Федерации|website=fso.gov.ru}}</ref><ref>http://vpc-vympel.ru/istoriya-prezidentskogo-polka/</ref>
The band has given more than 700 performances in the [[Grand Kremlin Palace]], as well as foreign theaters such as, the [[Kennedy Center]], [[Madison Square Garden]], the [[Rome Opera]], and the [[Friedrichstadt Palace]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://spasstower.ru/en/participants/prezidentskiy-orkestr/|title=The President's Band — [EN] Spasskaya bashnya|website=spasstower.ru}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://fso.gov.ru/struktura/p4_1.html|title=Федеральная служба охраны Российской Федерации|website=fso.gov.ru}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://vpc-vympel.ru/istoriya-prezidentskogo-polka/ |title=История Президентского полка {{!}} Военно-патриотический центр "Вымпел" |website=vpc-vympel.ru |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151224232123/http://vpc-vympel.ru/istoriya-prezidentskogo-polka/ |archive-date=2015-12-24}} </ref>


== List of conductors ==
== List of conductors ==
* N. Mirovym - (1938–1947)
* N. Mirov (1938–1947)
* V. Dalekiy - (1942–1957)
* V. Dalekiy (1942–1957)
* V. Udalov - (1957–1958)
* V. Udalov - (1957–1958)
* Grigory Smushchenko - (1958–1968)
* Grigory Smushchenko (1958–1968)
* V. Ivanov - (1972–1996)
* Viktor Ivanov (1972–1996)
* Pavel Ovsyannikov - (1996–2004)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.biograph.ru/index.php/whoiswho/6/886-ovsyannikovpb|title=ОВСЯННИКОВ Павел Борисович|first=|last=Administrator|website=www.biograph.ru}}</ref>
* Pavel Ovsyannikov (1996–2004)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.biograph.ru/index.php/whoiswho/6/886-ovsyannikovpb|title=ОВСЯННИКОВ Павел Борисович|last=Administrator|website=www.biograph.ru}}</ref>
* Anton Orlov - (2004–2010)
* Anton Orlov (2004–2010)
* Vera Krylova - (2010–present)<ref>https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/президентский_оркестр_россии</ref>
* Vera Krylova (2010–present)<ref>{{cite web | url=https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/президентский_оркестр_россии | title=Президентский оркестр России discography - RYM/Sonemic }}</ref>


== Events ==
== Events ==
[[File:Fanfares of President of the Russian Federation.ogg|thumb|The Fanfare of [[President of the Russian Federation]].]]
[[File:Fanfares of President of the Russian Federation.ogg|thumb|The Fanfare of [[President of the Russian Federation]].]]
The Presidential Band plays at various events. It has performed on the following occasions in [[Russia]] and foreign countries.
The Presidential Band plays at various events that usually tailored to the Kremlin's ceremonial needs. It has performed on the following occasions in [[Russia]] and foreign countries.


* [[Spasskaya Tower Military Music Festival and Tattoo]]
* [[Spasskaya Tower Military Music Festival and Tattoo]]
* [[Russian presidential inauguration|Inauguration of the Russian President]]
* [[Russian presidential inauguration|Inauguration of the Russian President]]
* [[Bolshoi Theater]]
* [[Bolshoi Theater]]
* [[State visit|State arrival ceremonies]] in the [[Grand Kremlin Palace]]


The bamd was awarded the following accolades:
The band was awarded the following accolades:
* [[Lenin Komsomol Prize]] (1982) - For its great work in the education of youth and its high performing skills
* [[Lenin Komsomol Prize]] (1982) - For its great work in the education of youth and its high performing skills


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
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{{Military Band Service of the Armed Forces of Russia}}
{{Military Band Service of the Armed Forces of Russia}}
{{Authority control}}


[[Category:Russian military bands]]
[[Category:Russian military bands]]
[[Category:KGB]]
[[Category:KGB]]
[[Category:Moscow Kremlin]]
[[Category:Moscow Kremlin]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 1938]]
[[Category:Military units and formations established in 1938]]
[[Category:1938 establishments in the Soviet Union]]

Latest revision as of 23:37, 28 November 2023

Presidential Band of the Russian Federation
Президентский оркестр Российской Федерации
ActiveSeptember 11, 1938 – present
Country Russia
Branch Kremlin Regiment
TypeMilitary Band
Garrison/HQMoscow
Commanders
Current
commander		Colonel Vera Krylova

The Presidential Band of the Commandant's Office of the Moscow Kremlin of the Federal Protective Service of the Russian Federation (Russian:Президентский оркестр Службы коменданта Московского Кремля Федеральной службы охраны Российской Федерации) shortened to the Presidential Band of the Russian Federation (Russian:Президентский оркестр Российской Федерации) is a special military unit that is the official military band for the President of Russia. It is the main band that plays at official ceremonies and receptions for high-ranking officials that visit Russia, including heads of state, heads of government, and diplomatic delegations. Although it is not an official military unit, it is affiliated with the Military Band Service of the Armed Forces of Russia. Unlike the Special Exemplary Military Band of the Guard of Honor Battalion of Russia, which shares a similar role, the Presidential Band is the official band of the President of Russia and is based in the Kremlin.

History

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The Presidential Band of the Kremlin Regiment of Russia was established in September 1938, being originally named the Moscow Kremlin Commandant's Band, for many years assigned as the official band of the Soviet KGB at state events. On January 11, 1993, Russian President Boris Yeltsin ordered the band to be renamed to its current title.

The band has given more than 700 performances in the Grand Kremlin Palace, as well as foreign theaters such as, the Kennedy Center, Madison Square Garden, the Rome Opera, and the Friedrichstadt Palace.[1][2][3]

List of conductors

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  • N. Mirov (1938–1947)
  • V. Dalekiy (1942–1957)
  • V. Udalov - (1957–1958)
  • Grigory Smushchenko (1958–1968)
  • Viktor Ivanov (1972–1996)
  • Pavel Ovsyannikov (1996–2004)[4]
  • Anton Orlov (2004–2010)
  • Vera Krylova (2010–present)[5]

Events

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The Fanfare of President of the Russian Federation.

The Presidential Band plays at various events that usually tailored to the Kremlin's ceremonial needs. It has performed on the following occasions in Russia and foreign countries.

The band was awarded the following accolades:

  • Lenin Komsomol Prize (1982) - For its great work in the education of youth and its high performing skills

References

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  1. ^ "The President's Band — [EN] Spasskaya bashnya". spasstower.ru.
  2. ^ "Федеральная служба охраны Российской Федерации". fso.gov.ru.
  3. ^ "История Президентского полка | Военно-патриотический центр "Вымпел"". vpc-vympel.ru. Archived from the original on 2015-12-24.
  4. ^ Administrator. "ОВСЯННИКОВ Павел Борисович". www.biograph.ru.
  5. ^ "Президентский оркестр России discography - RYM/Sonemic".
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