Meeting of Ancient Banners

Russia, Moscow. - Military units are walking along the street, a military band is walking in front. The commander approaches the line of soldiers, gives the command. On the field are military units, standard-bearers. A military band is playing. Standard-bearers, accompanied by officers, pass by the lined up troops. The priest stands at the table during the prayer service, consecrating the banners. The priest, accompanied by officers, bypasses the line of soldiers, consecrating them with "holy" water. Standard-bearers and soldiers are marching across the field. A group of officers, standard-bearers, is standing in the clearing.

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