The film is dedicated to the 5th International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow which was held in the summer of 1974: the teachers prepare their students for the competition. Arrival of participants in Moscow. The opening session of the competition in the Palace of Congresses in the Kremlin. The speech of the Minister of Culture E. Fourtseva. Performances by pianists, violinists, cellists and singers. Presentation of prizes to the winners.