The horn and the violin in the logo symbolize brass and strings sections, together these sections constitute a symphony orchestra. The ribbon with the orchestra name on it represents artistic performance, the flowing ribbon made of music notes and conductor's stick are used as additional brand graphics across various touchpoints. The ribbon can take any form, abstract or resembling musical instruments (violin, harp, horn etc), while it is developing as a fabric of music during the concert.

Mikhail Puzakov works as art-director and senior designer with 12 points. 12 points is a small design consultancy. We specialize in corporate identity and brand design, trying to develop complex and coherent visual systems. For the last 8 years 12 points realized more than 400 projects and created more than 60 brands from scratch. 12 points’ design works were internationally awarded, featured online and published in design books.

The MSSO was founded in 1943 by the Kremlin and is one of the oldest symphony orchestras in Russia. The Moscow State Symphony Orchestra became renowned around the globe under the leadership of Pavel Kogan. In 1989 he was engaged as Music Director and Chief Conductor and immediately enriched the orchestra repertoire by the works of European and American musical literature. The MSSO plays some 100 concerts annually. Along with the series in the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory and in Tchaikovsky Concert Hall, the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra performs in the Great Hall of the Saint-Petersburg D.D. Shostakovich Philharmonic Society and on the stages of many other Russian cities. The MSSO tours regularly overseas including the USA, United Kingdom, Japan, Spain, Austria, Italy, Germany, France, South Korea, Australia, China and Switzerland. The orchestra’s partnership with Pavel Kogan has earned the orchestra and enviable reputation for high standards of artistic excellence, imaginative programming and community engagement, having a broad and loyal constituency around the world.