Central Military Band of the Ministry of Defense of Russia
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Central Military Band of the Ministry of Defense of Russia, also known as the Red Army Band is a military band unit of the Russian Armed Forces. It is a branch of the Military Band Service of the Armed Forces of Russia. The current head of the band is Colonel Sergey Durygin.[1]
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Central Military Band of the Ministry of Defense of Russia | |
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Центральный военный оркестр Министерства обороны России | |
Active | October 1, 1927 – present |
Country | Soviet Union Russia |
Branch | Ministry of Defense |
Type | Military Band |
Size | 227 musicians |
Garrison/HQ | Moscow |
Nickname(s) | Red Army Band |
Commanders | |
Director of Music/Conductor | Colonel Sergey Durygin |
Drum Major | Major Andrey Nisenbaum |
Bandmaster | Lieutenant Colonel Konstantin Petrovich |
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