Presidential Regiment Holds First Change of Guard Ceremony in 2012

This past Saturday, the Presidential Regiment held its first change of the guard ceremony involving infantry and mounted details for the first time in 2012. The ceremony took place on the Moscow Kremlin’s Cathedral Square.

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This past Saturday, the Presidential Regiment held its first change of the guard ceremony involving infantry and mounted details for the first time in 2012. The ceremony took place on the Moscow Kremlin’s Cathedral Square.

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The colorful ceremony began at noon sharp on the Kremlin’s Cathedral Square.

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The guard of honor company practiced rifle drill for about 20 minutes …

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… For their part, cavalrymen showed the so-called horse carousel.

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The Presidential Orchestra played during the ceremony.

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The really unique Presidential (Kremlin) Regiment accomplishes a number of specific combat objectives and facilitates the security of top state leaders. Its soldiers also guard Kremlin valuables.

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The regiment is part of the Federal Body Guards Service, has secret service status and is subordinated directly to the President of Russia and Commander in Chief of the national Armed Forces.

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The change of the guard ceremony is held during the warm season every Saturday in the Kremlin from mid-April through late October. The ceremony involves a special guard of honor company and the Presidential Regiment’s honorary cavalry escort.