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[Regnum] Due to the epidemiological situation, only five countries are taking part in the festival this year. Among them are military bands from Russia, Belarus, Greece, Mexico and Qatar.
“The main theme of the festival is such concepts as Time, Music and Peace. And the main word here is music that heals the soul and gives hope in a world affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, ”the organizers of the festival noted.
Traditionally, the Presidential Orchestra of the Commandant's Service of the Moscow Kremlin FSO of Russia, together with a company of the special guard of the Presidential Regiment of the SKMK FSO of Russia, was the first to enter the paving stones of Red Square.
People's Artist of Russia Tamara Gverdtsiteli , who sang Bulat Okudzhava's song "Prayer", was a special guest at the opening of the festival.
At the end of the performance, the combined orchestra of all the Spasskaya Tower participants under the direction of the Chief of the Military Orchestra Service of the RF Armed Forces - Chief Military Conductor, Major General Timofey Mayakin performed a medley on the themes of popular songs by Russian and foreign authors. The opening of the Spasskaya Tower festival ended with a festive fireworks display. 
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