Russian Red Army Choir – Kalinka.
“Kalinka” might be the best-known Russian song of all time. It has been mistaken as being a genuine folksong, but was actually written in 1860 by the composer and folklorist Ivan Petrovich Larionov and first performed in Saratov as part of a theatrical entertainment that he had composed. Soon it was added to the repertory of a folk choral group.
The song celebrates a snowball tree, with a speedy tempo and light-hearted lyrics. Singers and dancers many a time get into a frenzied celebration of song and dance while performing this song. The actual content of the song cannot be translated, as it possesses many Russian expressions and words that can hold a double meaning and have no equivalent in other languages.
In 2003, Roman Abramovich bought Chelsea FC. Since then, “Kalinka” has been associated with the London based Football Club and is often played before or after important matches.
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March 30th, 2010 at 4:25 am
This is best …
This is best performance of kalinka in the internet
March 30th, 2010 at 4:25 am
I love this song. i …
I love this song. i grew up with this music. My dad was from Russia. I don’t understand what is being said, but I loved hearing it again. Thanks for sharing this awesome music!
March 30th, 2010 at 4:25 am
The great Russia is …
The great Russia is in this incredible song. This is the real Russian Red Army Choir directed by Col. Boris Alexandrov. No politics here please. Mozart heated politics and this is the time to follow his choice.
March 30th, 2010 at 4:25 am
Relating to your …
Relating to your posting about “hateful Americans”, I am from U.S. and grateful I do not hate. This music is quite wonderful. It touches me in some deep and yearning place. I discovered Russian music here on You Tube, the orthodox chanting, classical and folk. It is beautiful and makes me happy, gentled and inspired. I am grateful for a people that pour out such beauty. I listen so much that the Internet occasionally puts commercial messages in Russian.
March 30th, 2010 at 4:25 am
me encantaa!
me encantaa!
March 30th, 2010 at 4:25 am
4:40 Damn, those …
4:40 Damn, those are some masculine Soviets!
March 30th, 2010 at 4:25 am
this awesome!!!
this awesome!!!
March 30th, 2010 at 4:25 am
Kalinka’s lyrics …
Kalinka’s lyrics can be found on wikipiedia in English and Russian
March 30th, 2010 at 4:25 am
Hi there it is a …
Hi there it is a beaty song can some one traslate it in english or in frensh i hope some one can help me.
March 30th, 2010 at 4:25 am
greetings to all my …
greetings to all my Slavic brothers!!
March 30th, 2010 at 4:25 am
Intelligent people …
Intelligent people // Iran
March 30th, 2010 at 4:25 am
Hi Cristianic, i am …
Hi Cristianic, i am mexican too, you say a tha your father bought the video well, i saw this video in arts channel but it was longer before this part of the video, was a part called the pretty girl netx door so i want to know if you have the other part the one missing in such a case, can you upload or send me that fragmente or the whole video? thanks for read this message and for the attention.
March 30th, 2010 at 4:25 am
Bravo! Urrah!
Bravo! Urrah!
March 30th, 2010 at 4:25 am
Best version! Thank …
Best version! Thank you so much for posting!!! Does somebody know the name the soloist? Fantastic voice!
March 30th, 2010 at 4:25 am
Greetings to my …
Greetings to my Russian brothers!!!Serbia and Russia forever brothers!!!
March 30th, 2010 at 4:25 am
My dad bought this …
My dad bought this record (a few) many years ago =). The Cold War was still going on and the cover was all red (of course). Besides, the cyrillic language always seemed interesting to “read” and I tried to guess what on earth that meant! But the song was always haunting, despite the fact that it came from such a distant culture (I’m Mexican). Now, this is the version of that song of the record. I’m glad to have found it here and given the singer a face!!!
March 30th, 2010 at 4:25 am
glory to the …
glory to the motherland!
March 30th, 2010 at 4:25 am
GREAT RED ARMY !!!! …
GREAT RED ARMY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 30th, 2010 at 4:25 am
Braco Rusi … …
Braco Rusi …veliki pozdrav iz Srbije !
March 30th, 2010 at 4:25 am
Where did you get …
Where did you get this song from??????
March 30th, 2010 at 4:25 am
Военный хор …
Военный хор является лучшим! Привет
March 30th, 2010 at 4:25 am
krasivo =)))
krasivo =)))
March 30th, 2010 at 4:25 am
This is the best …
This is the best version I have heard. Awesome singer.
March 30th, 2010 at 4:25 am
great music
great music
March 30th, 2010 at 4:25 am
You are a …
You are a Moron djFyZzZ!!