"The Sacred War" - The Alexandrov Red Army Choir (1975)

Boris Alexandrovich Alexandrov, the head of the Alexandrov Song and Dance Ensemble of the Soviet Army (also known as the Alexandrov Red Army Choir) tells about the creation of the epic, patriotic song of the times of the Great Patriotic War - "The Sacred War" ("Священная война"). With English subtitles.
Music by Alexander Vasilyevich Alexandrov, lyrics by Vasily Ivanovich Lebedev-Kumach.
The conductor is Boris Alexandrov.
"The Sacred War" is undoubtedly the song most closely associated with the terrible struggle that the Russians endured during the Great Patriotic War. A.V. Alexandrov wrote this music on 22 June 1941, the day the Nazis invaded Russia. The words are a war cry, and it is said that this song was one of the influences which gave Russia the courage to defend itself.
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TRANSLATION OF THE LYRICS:
Arise, the huge country!
Arise for the mortal battle
With the dark fascist force,
With the damn horde!
REFRAIN:
Let our noble fury
Boil as like a wave!
The national war is going on!
The sacred war!
Let's reject the suppressors
Of all ardent ideas,
Those tyrants, the robbers,
And torturers of people!
The black wings should not dare
To fly over our motherland!
And its spacious fields
The enemy does not dare to trample down!
Let's shoot a bullet into the foreheads
Of the rotten fascist evil spirits!
And for the scum of mankind
Let's hammer together a strong coffin!
ORIGINAL LYRICS:
Вставай, страна огромная!
Вставай на смертный бой!
С фашистской силой темною,
С проклятою ордой.
Припев:
Пусть ярость благородная
Вскипает как волна
Идет война народная,
Священная война!
Дадим отпор душителям
Всех пламенных идей,
Насильникам, грабителям,
Мучителям людей.
(Не смеют крылья черные
Над Родиной летать,
Поля её просторные
Не смеет враг топтать!)
Гнилой фашистской нечисти
Загоним пулю в лоб.
Отребью человечества
Сколотим крепкий гроб!
#AlexandovEnsemble #RedArmyChoir #patrioticsongs #WW2 #BorisAlexandrov
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[@leenadahl2380]

This song has always been the most powerful song in the world. Thank you for sharing us this fascinating Boris Alexandrovs story how this song was born❤❤❤ Sacred war it was back then and is again. GOD is with Russia.

[@LHaritonov]

My pleasure, Leena! And thank you too for such a good comment of yours!

[@leenadahl2380]

@@LHaritonov Hearts response - all "your doing"❤❤❤

[@LHaritonov]

@@leenadahl2380 Thank you! ))

[@leenadahl2380]

@@LHaritonov ❤

[@spaceforever7379]

Boris Alexandrov is a legend and he will always remain in our hearts!

[@Boreas122]

🤝👍❤❤❤

[@user-nj5kb5ze2c]

Мощная песня! 👏👏👏👏👏. Песня, способная сдвигать горы и осушать моря! Браво! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@user-nj5kb5ze2c]

Как песня актуальна сейчас и нынешнее время! 🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺

[@user-nn5hk9bb7x]

Подвиг Ваш бессмертнен ❤️

[@borischurovski1676]

I am French and despite the lies perpetually repeated since the end of the Second World War, I know that it was the Soviets who freed us from the fascist plague. The authentic French know who their liberator really was. Eternal glory to the Red Army and to the Soviet and Russian people, and greetings from France! Magnificent song, by the way.

[@Miecho024]

You have no idea what russian imperialism is and you will have the chance to learn it the hard way, because its on its way to trashcan of history where it belongs :* This shitempire runs on borrowed time for last 300 years and time is finally up

[@user-eb4uk7gn7p]

Храни ГОСПОДЬ нашу планету от коричневой чумы! Разум должен победить.

[@borischurovski1676]

@@user-eb4uk7gn7p Конечно! И разум должен побудить нас сказать следующее: несмотря на все угрозы и оскорбления, которые постоянно наносят России западные лидеры, правда в том, что французский народ и русский народ - друзья.

[@LaraLu1112]

Отличный ансамбль в нем какая то сила заложена, Особенно эта песня ,, Вставай страна огромная,, нет равных этому ансамблю, тех ребят и музыкантов уже нет 40 годов, Но память о них по сей день есть и будет,Память великая вещь ,

[@Katyusha780]

Respect 🫡 May the red army never be forgotten! And this song is powerful! Thank you for uploading this video

[@LHaritonov]

My pleasure!

[@user-savin07]

Гениальная песня, не описать словами её энергетику. Действительно, ощущение вскипающей волны

[@currentcommerce4774]

an eternal thanks to the brave men of the Red Army for safe-guarding all of mankind from the evils of fascism. although I dont know the words, I whistle this tune as I walk in the woods. I wish your resting souls can hear it.

[@migol1527]

Such a powerful song directed for one of the greatest composers I've ever know and his son, a song worth of the legacy of his father. Greetings from Mexico!

[@carolinebailey4005]

Thank you for another Sunday video. Wonderful music, fascinating history, and the superb Boris. Amazing song written and played in 1 day! Be safe, take care.😘

[@LHaritonov]

My pleasure, Caroline! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@carolinebailey4005]

A heart from you makes a good day even better. 😘

[@LHaritonov]

@@carolinebailey4005 I have lots of them for you! )

[@carolinebailey4005]

You obviously inherited your charm from your father. 😘

[@LHaritonov]

@@carolinebailey4005 😊

[@sergeciccone2657]

спасибо храбрый !

[@Teyjsko]

Я действительно только что узнал, что Леонид давно умер, кто бы ты ни был, спасибо тебе за то, что ты даешь лучшие песни Леонида Харитонова, я приветствую тебя и Леонида.

[@LHaritonov]

Спасибо!

[@meRnn]

Спасибо all you and all Soviet heroes and happy birthday to comrade Stalin, legends never die.

[@xawangxinawang2819]

Big love from Indonesia my brother ❤️🇮🇩

[@501darth]

This video was perfect. Flawless. Thank you for uploading and subtitling it.

[@LHaritonov]

My pleasure!

[@LaraLu1112]

Кто помнит Медведева Вячеслава Ивановича, он был мой дядя играл на бояне Зуев Шагин и Медведев, и где был ансамбль во времена войны,,,

[@454FatJack]

Koltsak,Judenits,Kornilov

[@ajaksjd4782]

Increíble cuánto sacrificio se hizo para que las próximas generaciones vivan en paz

[@windbreaker2432]

*You Have Three Types of Comments:* 1:) I love the music! Such strong emotions! 2:) Z. 3:) THE GREAT TRIAL BEGINS

[@Mapk_X]

Спасибо 🤝. Дай Вам Бог !!!

[@brianfarrawell3312]

А beautiful patriotic song that gives solace ,strength, и comradeship ,perfect to remember not just those in past wars but those many thousands who gave there lives in recent conflicts, such a wast of human rights и life ! Call me weak I don't care , l have cried for loses on both sides, Cпасибо 🇦🇺💙это people's of 🇷🇺 и Я аgree with the comment below 👍🦘👍🦘

[@mikor7878]

a great men who belongs to a great peopole in great country, we love you Russian brothers.

[@roadtopravda3583]

Fel küzdelemre hős haza! This song will always be my favourite Leonid Haritonov was a great singer, my respect to him, i heard multiple songs he sang too. My favourite one is the Sounds of the volga / Song of the volga boatmen Love from Hungary

[@dianochka5432]

So interesting. And what a genius was A V Alexandrov!

[@hendrewlm]

Boris and his father are great musicians!

[@antoniodelgadillo5896]

Hermoso

[@GeorgeSemel]

Well, there is some question as to the origins, but the Russian People at the time needed it. For us Americans, it would be the "Battle Hymn of the Republic" Our civil war was the closest thing we ever had to face that was a comparable bloody mess and we did ours with muzzleloaders Minnie balls, and canister, We had a lot smaller population then. Regardless of our disagreements, Russia was an Allied Power. I will just leave it at that. Leonid you never disappoint, whenever you post it's always a pleasant surprise. One of these days a cup of tea would be in order, some pastry too.

[@LHaritonov]

Dear George! Unfortunately Leonid Mikhailovich died in 2017. I'm his younger son Mikhail.

[@evabyrne-kr1fz]

why do you americans always think it is all about you,,,get a grip and look outside for once

[@DabaksolGuardPost]

For a second i thought "Wait a minute, didn't alexandrov died shortly after WW2". Then I found out that the person in the video was his son. But he really resemble his father.

[@zytounysardo6421]

💌❤

[@user-fp2nk3sn9w]

Сорок стран!!! ПРОТИВ!! России!! СОРОК!!! А Россия стоит не шелохнется!! И Века простоит!!!

[@sahoglu1207]

SLAVA RUSSİA greetings from TURKEY

[@bulkysinetv6262]

Yeaaah! Uraaaa

[@PipaQinse233]

Although I don't understand Russian, whenever this melody sounds, I always pay tribute to the loveliest people, to those who defend and build the motherland, to those who have contributed to the great cause of communism.

[@LHaritonov]

There're English subtitles in this song.

[@PipaQinse233]

@@LHaritonov Thanks, but for these classic Russian songs from the Soviet era, I prefer not to watch English subtitles, because once I understand the general meaning of the lyrics, I am often moved to tears.

[@LHaritonov]

@@PipaQinse233 OK

[@Reziac]

This song lives on, perhaps more today than ever.

[@johnfrederickson]

Really great song one of the many great soviet songs from ww2

[@joaquinasencio1490]

Thank you very much for this Mikhail!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@LHaritonov]

My pleasure!!

[@Mapk_X]

За цветами огромная очередь. И повсюду, куда ни смотри, Все мужчины с делами срочными Расправляются на «два-три»! И везде улыбаются женщины, Мир, как будто бы, стал светлей. Лед уже покрывается трещиной И бежит быстро-быстро ручей. Это март забегает, проказник, В каждый дом принося букет. Ведь у женщин сегодня праздник! Вот на все чудеса и ответ. Те, кто в жизнь нам приносит порядок, Кто готовит вкуснее всех, Кто тепло обнимает ребяток, Вдохновляет мужчин на успех. Все они, эти милые дамы, Без которых так жизнь не полна! Сестры, бабушки, дочери, мамы, Без которых весна - не весна. Поздравляем вас с праздником этим, С самым теплым и сказочным днем! Улыбайтесь и смейтесь, как дети! Нам светите своим огоньком. Пусть на вашем пути расцветают Только лучшие в мире цветы! Вы прекрасны, и все это знают! С Восьмым марта, с началом весны!

[@Mapk_X]

Вставай Страна огромная, во благо всех детей!

[@mikecimerian6913]

The instrumental version opens every Victory Day parade. While the fanion bearers march to their position.

[@ZOV727]

Where can i find this newspapers at 1:33. I want read it.

[@jacobjoin9768]

3:13

[@bogdandavideanu9779]

❤️❤️👏👏👏👏

[@Konstantin1575]

Я в том году родился.

[@gulhansimsek4203]

Kahramanlara, komünarlara saygıyla...

[@cvetannikolov2823]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MBP1918]

Cant go wrong with the Alexandrov Ensemble

[@slavaldnr-ng7pr]

ZOV💪💪💪💪💪

[@silviaruhsen4666]

Ifyou want an answer -

[@mik569]

May the most holy Theotokos save us. Glory to the Father to the Son and to the Holy Spirit unto ages of ages Amen. Jesus Christ have mercy on our souls, full of inequities and the sins of the passions, lord have mercy, lord have mercy, lord have mercy on us. Amen

[@silviaruhsen4666]

A mistake must be seen, also andespecially by old men

[@silviaruhsen4666]

Ashes on german heads evermore within all russian - a melody march can't win a harmony - ljubla

[@silviaruhsen4666]

All people and earth see you as a great land , so why got you a war to speak?

[@user-bk2fd7wp8s]

SACRECOEUR ET NOTE DAME JE SUIS LA BOSSUED E HITCOK PSYCHOSE PEAU D ANE LA BELLE T LA BETE LOURDES SETE ROME IL FAUT OEUVRER POUR LAPAIX DANSLE MONDE

[@silviaruhsen4666]

26 million of beloved russian sons died ! A voted silly leader could reach people and forbided all internationed contacts

[@user-qr3pz1rw7i]

Не 26 миллионов русских а 26 миллионов людей (граждан, мирных людей и военных Советского Союза) разной национальностей. Русские Украинцы Беларусы Казахи Киргизы Узбеки Татары Туркмены Таджики Якуты Армяне Грузины Азербайджанцы И другие народы СССР

[@gio10bo]

Qui, c'è la storia di un popolo, le sofferenze, e la determinazione di non cedere al fascismo. Il popolo russo è un grande popolo, fiero, con tanta storia alle spalle. Come tutti noi in Europa. Non dobbiamo prendere lezioni di storia da chi ha la propria, di duecento anni o poco più.

[@454FatJack]

🏳️Koltsak,Judenits,Kornilov

[@hamedlmlas8992]

First

[@spaceforever7379]

Are you Arab?

[@hamedlmlas8992]

@@spaceforever7379 yes

[@spaceforever7379]

@@hamedlmlas8992 which country

[@hamedlmlas8992]

Yemen

[@joelrenegoudz3864]

Спасибо вам

[@vasilyvostok2489]

Z glory to russia Glory to motherland

[@frank1fm634]

I'm American but also an historian on The Russian Front against Germany.This was quite a patriotic song I must admit.Too bad more people aren't interested in history for this.I really enjoyed the war footage which I hadn't seen before.We must keep history alive for future geneations.