In 2017, by the decree of President Vladimir Putin, Colonel Vladislav Rybenko of the band service was awarded the honorary title of Honored Artist of the Russian Federation.
At the time of its founding, it was originally named the Exemplary Band of the Ministry of Civil Defense, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters.
[3] The band actively performs in important venues of the capital, including the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory and the Grand Kremlin Palace.
The band director is Lieutenant Colonel of the Internal Service Anton Kozhevatov.
[4][5] The band has participated in socially significant cultural events in Russia including:[6]