Katyusha

1938 Soviet song

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"Katyusha" is a Soviet patriotic song from 1938 that became one of the most famous Russian folk songs of the 20th century. The song tells the story of a young woman named Katyusha and has endured as a cultural symbol, known for its memorable melody and widespread popularity both within the Soviet Union and internationally.

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publication date: 1938-01-01
date of first performance: 1938-11-27
first line: Расцветали яблони и груши
Commons category: Katyusha (song)
title: Катюша
last line: На высокий берег на крутой.

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"Katyusha" (Russian: Катюша [kɐˈtʲuʂə] ) is a Soviet-era war song about a girl bidding farewell to a soldier. It was composed by Matvey Blanter in 1938, with lyrics in Russian written by the Soviet poet Mikhail Isakovsky. It gained fame during World War II as a patriotic song, inspiring the population to serve and defend their land in the war effort.

The song is the source of the nickname of the BM-8, BM-13, and BM-31 "Katyusha" rocket launchers that were used by the Red Army in World War II.