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LYRICS AND SCORE BOOKS. 1942: The Most Popular Songs from Soviet Union in English and Russian (original provided by Dr. Freda P. Beberfall) 1947: Anthology of Russian Lyrics - Новьіи Песенник. Phonetic Rendition by Jacob Shapiro (original provided by Dr. Freda P. Beberfall)
Rock music came to Soviet Union in the late 1960s with Beatlemania, and many rock bands arose during the late 1970s, such as Mashina Vremeni, Aquarium, and Autograph. The Russian rock was heavily built on Western European and American rock music with a strong bard music influence.
Even if you never lived in Soviet times, you might know the words to these songs (because they are so popular and catchy!). Our editors have compiled a list of the most popular Soviet songs...
Immerse yourself in the rich and diverse musical tapestry of the Soviet Union. From iconic patriotic anthems to soulful ballads, this curated collection transports you through decades of...
- Anthem of the Young Pioneers (1922) One of the first Soviet songs to gain popular recognition was, oddly enough, the anthem of the Young Pioneers. It was written by poet Aleksandr Zharov and pianist Sergey Kaidan-Deshkin, at the suggestion of Nadezhda Krupskaya, Vladimir Lenin’s spouse.
- Wide is My Motherland (1936) The song was originally written for the famous film ‘Circus’ released that year starring Lyubov Orlova, but later gained popularity in its own right.
- Moscow in May (1937) In 1937, the country was celebrating its 20th anniversary and the song was written for the documentary film ‘The Twentieth May’.
- March of the Enthusiasts (1940) This is another song performed by Lyubov Orlova that was hugely popular with the public. In 1940, it featured in the movie ‘The Bright Way’ about an illiterate village girl who becomes a leading worker at a weaving factory and is awarded a state prize.
Rock music played a role in subverting the political order of the Soviet Union and its satellites. The attraction of the unique form of music served to undermine Soviet authority by humanizing the West, helped alienate a generation from the political system, and sparked a youth revolution.
Pages in category "Music of the Soviet Union". The following 15 pages are in this category, out of 15 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
