The Service of the Moscow Kremlin’s Commandant of the Federal Guard Service of the Russian Federation has prepared a special present for all the foreign friends who have come to the FIFA World Cup and guests of the capital.
On the last day of June at 4 p.m. one of the most beautiful military ceremonies, the Horse and foot ceremonial guard mounting of the Presidential Regiment of the Service of the Moscow Kremlin’s Commandant of the Federal Guard Service of the Russian Federation, is going to be held on Red Square. This ceremony is rightfully considered the hallmark of the Moscow Kremlin.
Let’s notice that till 2011 the ceremonial guard mounting was regularly held on Red Square but then it was moved to the Kremlin’s Cathedral Square. On Red Square the ceremony is held only on special occasions.
Foreigner guests will have an opportunity to get acquainted with the history of Russia as well as watch the ceremony uniting different epochs of the glorious Russian Army and demonstrating great continuity of the military traditions of our country.
The ceremony is held under the accompaniment of the permanent participant of the International Military Music Festival “Spasskaya Tower” the President’s Band and includes demonstration of the arms drill by the Honor Guard of the Presidential Regiment and “horse carrousel” performed by the Cavalry Escort of the Presidential Regiment.
Let’s notice that June 30 the ceremonial guard mounting is going to be held twice — at 12 a.m. on the Moscow Kremlin’s Cathedral Square and at 4 p.m. — on Red Square.