“Song of the 12th Starodubovsky Dragoons“ — English subs and translation

Russian Empire, after 1878 Donate & Support: The song of the 12th Dragoon Starodubovsky regiment, narrating about its glorious fighting history. It was written no earlier than 1878 (this is indicated by a line in the lyrics that says about the decorations for shakos received during the last Russo-Turkish war), it is also quite possible that it could be written for the regimental anniversary in 1909 (then a new St. George’s standard was received, which, also mentioned in the words of the song, but for the first time it was assigned to the regiment back in 1810, which does not allow to date the song for sure). Particular attention in the song is given to the deeds of the regiment during the war of 1812, as well as to the battle on the Adda River (also known as Battle of Cassano, 1799) during the Italian campaign of Suvorov. The already deceased veterans who fought in the ranks of this regiment for its long history are recalled in the lyrics, and