In 1939, returning to Baku, Tofig Guliyev engaged in with organizational work for establishment of national orchestra, the active work of which concurred with the beginning of the Great Patriotic War in 1941. The Estrada orchestra, which was established by the composer and called Red Army ensemble was allotted to 402nd infantry division and had concerts in front line during the war. Tofig Guliyev wrote many patriotic songs for the division: “Not a step further!” (to Surkov’s lyrics), “Tender hand”(to Dorizo’s lyrics), “About a Russian girl”, “Fighter’s song”. In 1943, the ensemble was divided into two groups. One of them, called Red Naval, was managed by Tofig Guliyev. The ensemble often performed at the front, at the Caucasian front, in Crimea, went to concerts for parts of the Army in Iran.