Presidential Band of the Russian Federation 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 Kremlin Regiment of Russia was established in September 1938, being originally named the Moscow Kremlin Commandant's Orchestra. On January 11, 1993, Russian President Boris Yeltsin ordered the band was renamed to its current title. The band plays at large number of concerts,
New Year Address by President of Russia New Year Address by President of Russia The New Year Address by the President of Russia is a traditional speech given in Russia by the President to the citizens, and generally broadcast on Russian television. In Russia, tuning in before midnight to watch the President's speech () has become traditional. The president gives the New Year speech from the Kremlin, a few minutes before the Kremlin Clock chimes at midnight. The speech sums up the main events of the year and discusses prospects for the coming one. The tradition is observed by most Russians, regardless of political views. The speech