“Тебе присягаем, Отчизна!“ - Алексей Сергеев и Ансамбль им. Александрова (1975)

The first part of the clip features an excerpt from the Boris Alexandrov’s cantata “We swear to you, Motherland!“ performed by Alexey Sergeev (bass) and the Twice Red Banner Song and Dance Ensemble of the Soviet Army named after. A.V. Alexandrova (or the Red Army Choir). This cantata was dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the formation of the USSR. The second part of the clip features an excerpt from the patriotic military song “Soldiers, on the way!“. Music - Boris Alexandrov, lyrics - Ernst Mikhailov This is a clip from the musical film “I glorify the Fatherland“ produced in 1975. Brief history of this cantata: In 1972, the 50th anniversary of the formation of the USSR was celebrated. The Ministry of Culture of the Soviet Union announced a competition for the best large-form musical work dedicated to this event. The artistic director of the Red Banner Ensemble, Boris Alexandrov, invited the poet E. Mikhailov in order to write poetry for a cantata, with which he was going to participate in the competition. Together they developed a theme that is typical for the army creative team: the theme of the oath of allegiance to the Fatherland. Soon the cantata was written, orchestrated and arranged for soloists of male, children’s and mixed choirs. The screening was attended by members of the jury, leaders of the Main Political Directorate of the Soviet Army and Navy, as well as the Minister of Culture of the USSR E.A. Furtseva. As a result, by the decision of the jury, the cantata “We swear to you, Motherland“ took the 1st place in its nomination at the competition. The authors received honorary awards. This video was restored, digitally remastered and upscaled by our channel. PLEASE, SHARE YOUR COMMENTS ON THIS VIDEO AND SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ NOTICE! Dear fans, please, support our work and join the Leonid Kharitonov’s Fan Club on platform! We have lots of exclusive content from the artist’s personal archive waiting for you there! - You can make just one-time donation here - We will much appreciate your help and support of our channel! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TRANSLATION OF THE LYRICS: The whole country takes the oath, When soldiers swear to their Homeland. Excited youth stands in the ranks - The sons of the fifteen republics! The words ring like steel over the whole earth: I am a citizen of the Soviet Union! (3 times) Always ready, on the orders of the Soviet government, to start defending my Motherland - Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. I swear to protect it without sparing my blood and life itself! and life itself! We swear! Soldiers, on the road!: The days of work and study Have come for us now. So that our villages and cities Can blossom peacefully. Soldiers, on the road, on the road, on the road! And for you, dear, There is a field mail. Farewell, the trumpet is calling - The soldiers are going on a campaign! #RedArmyChoir #AlexandrovEnsemble #patrioticsong #militarysong #SovietUnion