“I cordially greet you and congratulate you on the opening of the International Military Music Festival“ Spasskaya Tower - 2021 ”,” the text says.

Putin noted that this festival is "always a big, bright, anticipated event, impressive in its scale, solemnity, and spectacularity."

“Bringing together the best artists and creative teams from Russia and other countries, the forum is rightfully famous for its rich and rich program, originality and variety of genres, performers' skill, and most importantly - a huge number of guests.

After all, the performances of the participants can be seen not only on Red Square, but also in parks and gardens, at numerous concert venues in the capital and the Moscow region.

And of course, the traditional charitable and educational projects of the forum deserve deep respect, as well as the sincere desire of the organizers to create a separate creative space for young spectators, ”the president said.

Earlier, Putin congratulated the participants, organizers and guests of the XIII International Elena Obraztsova Young Opera Singers' Competition on the opening.