A popular Soviet songs, known far beyond the borders of Russia. It was first performed in 1938. It is dedicated to the experiences of a girl Katyusha whose boyfriend went to the war. There is a version that because of this song the soldiers of World War II gave the name "Katyusha" to rocket artillery combat vehicles series "BM"
Lyrics
In the springtime apple-trees were blooming, Mists were floating, rising every morn, And Katyusha came out to the river, To the steep and rocky river shore. By the shore Katyusha sang a love song, Of her hero in a distant land, Of the one she dearly loved for so long, Holding tight his letters in her hand. Oh, my song, song of a maiden's true love, Travel far and follow the sun, To the one with whom Katyusha knew love, Bring my greetings to my dear one. He’ll remember girl that’s true and faithful, He will hear the love song that she sends, He’ll defend our Motherland and homes, But our love Katyusha will defend...
