"Victory Day is in our DNA": Valeria congratulated guests of the National Centre RUSSIA on 9 May

People’s Artist of Russia Valeria congratulated guests of the National Centre RUSSIA on the 81st anniversary of the Great Victory. Her performance became one of the highlights of the premiere of the historical performance "Soldiers’ Dreams" — an original project by the National Centre RUSSIA, timed to coincide with Victory Day and the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia.

"I sincerely congratulate the guests of the National Centre RUSSIA on Victory Day. This is a holiday that is already in our DNA, that awakens in us, with renewed strength, love for the Motherland and love for our Fatherland. I wish all of you, my dear friends, good news, peace, kindness and, of course, good health for each of you. Be happy," Valeria said, addressing visitors to the venue.

The artist gave special congratulations to the veterans, who were honoured guests at the premiere. Valeria admitted that performing for such guests is always a tremendous responsibility. For them, war songs are not simply art, but part of life.

"Of course, we also feel these songs in our own way, but we cannot perceive them exactly as they were felt by the people who lived at that time. That is why it is important to perform them in a way that they enjoy and that brings warmth to their hearts. And I really want these people to live as long as possible, and to be cared for without fail," Valeria concluded warmly.

The performance "Soldiers’ Dreams", created under the direction of People’s Artist of Russia Yevgeny Glazov, became one of the largest in the history of the National Centre RUSSIA. It featured People’s Artists of Russia Lev Leshchenko, Ilya Reznik, Sergei Shakurov and Valeria, Honoured Artists of Russia Yelena Vaenga and Varvara, popular performers of the new era Klava Koka and Khabib, choirs and dance groups, drama actors, children’s ensembles and a large costumed crowd scene.