Dillon Sings A Beautiful Russian Folk Song -- Katuyusha

Dillon taught us one of my favorite Russian songs he sings called "Katuyusha." Katyusha is a Russian folk song about a girl named Katyusha singing a song while her love fights in the war.

I love the translation!

Apple and pear trees were a-blooming,

Mist (was) creeping on the river.

Katyusha set out on the banks,

On the steep and lofty bank.

She was walking, singing a song

About a grey steppe eagle,

About her true love,

Whose letters she was keeping.

Oh you song! Little song of a maiden,

Head for the bright sun.

And reach for the soldier on the far-away border

Along with greetings from Katyusha.

Let him remember an ordinary girl,

And hear how she sings,

Let him preserve the Motherland,

Same as Katyusha preserves their love.

Here is a native Russian singer with accompaniment. I love the accordion and orchestra accompaniment and all the background singers -- a beautiful melody!