| Military Band Service of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation | |
|---|---|
| Военно-оркестровая служба Вооружённых Сил Российской Федерации | |
 The massed bands of the Moscow Garrison during the 2018 Moscow Victory Day Parade. | |
| Active | 1711 |
| Country |  Russia |
| Branch |  Ministry of Defense |
| Type | Administrative service |
| Role | The organization of military bands belonging to the Russian Armed Forces |
| Size | 1000+ musicians divided between 200-300 bands |
| Part of | Military Band Service Directorate |
| Headquarters | Moscow |
| Anniversaries | February 19 (Day of the Band Service[1][2][3]) |
| Commanders | |
| Senior Director of Music of the Armed Forces | Major General Timofey Mayakin[4] |
| Chief Inspector | Lieutenant Colonel Igor Shevernev[5][6] |
| Notable commanders |
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| Insignia | |
| Emblem (1991-Present) |  |
The Military Band Service of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation serves as the official service of military bands in active service within the Russian Armed Forces and formerly the Soviet Armed Forces. It is part of the Military Band Service Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
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