#509830 - 06/04/2411:37 AM"The Victory Day" Soviet-Russian song about WW2
Kabinopus
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This song was written in 1975, which means that people got some distance from terrors of the War and Stalinism, which possibly opened some space for romanization and heroization. When it comes to music, I think my mind ignores any political subtext; if a song is powerful then I appreciate it for its power.
The peculiar thing about this song is that it was performed by an artist Lev Leshchenko in 1975, when he was 33; it was performed by other artists as well; but traditionally he performs it when the country celebrates the day (May 9); and this year he performs it again, when he is 82 years old. People ask him what's the reason of his good shape and he honestly answers that it's probably genetics.
ENGLISH LYRICS: The Day of Victory, like an ember in the fire, Seemed so distant, but remained our hearts' desire. Miles behind us, scorched and battered there we stood, Bringing victory as closer as we could.
That's our Day of Victory Ringing through the skies! Proud and joyful, We have bought it for a price! There is gladness, But with sadness in our eyes. The Day of Victory! The Day of Victory! The Day of Victory!
Plants and factories kept on working day and night. On the home front we've put up a valiant fight Without respite toiling for the common good Bringing victory as closer as we could!
That's our Day of Victory Ringing through the skies! Proud and joyful, We have bought it for a price! There is gladness, But with sadness in our eyes. The Day of Victory! The Day of Victory! The Day of Victory!
Come now, mother. I have made it back to you... I feel like running barefoot in the morning dew. Miles behind us, we've lost many souls for good Bringing victory as closer as we could!
That's our Day of Victory Ringing through the skies! Proud and joyful, We have bought it for a price! There is gladness, But with sadness in our eyes. The Day of Victory! The Day of Victory! The Day of Victory!
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