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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.

Performers describe the raw power of the choir's "screaming" chords, designed to evoke the terror and bravery of the era. alexandrovci_svjascennaja_vojna_svyashhennaya_v...

The Anthem of Resistance: The Story of "Sacred War" and the Alexandrov Ensemble The song’s origin is as dramatic as its sound

Because there was no time to print sheet music, Alexandrov reportedly wrote the notes on a blackboard for the choir to copy manually. alexandrovci_svjascennaja_vojna_svyashhennaya_v...