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Poet Vasily Lebedev-Kumach published the lyrics on June 24, 1941. By the next day, ensemble founder Alexander Alexandrov had composed the music.

The song’s origin is as dramatic as its sound. Following the German invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941, the creation of an anthem to rally the people was urgent.

The Alexandrov Red Army Choir performs the “Sacred War” song or Svyaschennaya Voyna (Священная война). With English subtitles. alexandrovci_svjascennaja_vojna_svyashhennaya_v...

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Because there was no time to print sheet music, Alexandrov reportedly wrote the notes on a blackboard for the choir to copy manually. Poet Vasily Lebedev-Kumach published the lyrics on June

The Anthem of Resistance: The Story of "Sacred War" and the Alexandrov Ensemble

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 Following the German invasion of the Soviet Union

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)