The Alexandrov Red Army Choir performs the “Sacred War” song or Svyaschennaya Voyna (Священная война). With English subtitles.
When the first notes of (Sacred War) ring out, they carry more than just melody—they carry the weight of a nation’s history. Known as the most famous Soviet military song of World War II, it remains the ultimate symbol of resilience for the Alexandrov Ensemble . A Masterpiece Born in 48 Hours alexandrovci_svjascennaja_vojna_svyashhennaya_v...
YouTube·Leonid Kharitonov (Леонид Харитонов) The Alexandrov Red Army Choir performs the “Sacred
While it is a staple of Victory Day parades in Russia, the song has been adapted into several languages, including German ( Der Heilige Krieg ) and Hungarian. The Legacy of the Alexandrovci "The Sacred War" - The Alexandrov Red Army Choir (1942) Known as the most famous Soviet military song
The Anthem of Resistance: The Story of "Sacred War" and the Alexandrov Ensemble
On June 26, 1941, the ensemble performed it for the first time at Moscow’s Belorussky Railway Station for soldiers heading to the front. Eyewitnesses say they were asked to perform it five times in a row. The Sound of "Noble Fury"
Poet Vasily Lebedev-Kumach published the lyrics on June 24, 1941. By the next day, ensemble founder Alexander Alexandrov had composed the music.