In 2016, following the creation of the National Guard of Russia the band service was renamed to the Military Band Service of the National Guard of Russia.

The band took part in the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, the Friendship Games and the 12th World Festival of Youth and Students in 1985.

In its travels, it has performed with groups such as the Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra.

[4][5][6] The band most recently participated in a tour of China and Vietnam in November and December 2019 respectively.

[7][8][9] NGF regional commands are located in all major Russian cities.