Authorized catalog of war-themed tunes granted for public play
FYI In a recent move, the Russian government has approved a list of 53 military songs for free use during various patriotic events and celebrations, such as Victory Day, Defender of the Fatherland Day, and other occasions commemorating military glory. This list includes popular tunes like "Proshchanie Slavianki," "Den' Pobedy," "V lesu prifrontovom," and the well-known "Katyusha."
According to the official statement, these songs can be utilized in concert performances, rallies, parades, memorial ceremonies, and broadcast on TV and radio programs during these special occasions.
At the beginning of May, the Ministry of Education and Science upped the ante further. They announced that, starting during the month, school bells would be replaced with military songs throughout the day. Among the compositions taking the place of the familiar school bells are "Kazaki v Berlini," "Katyusha," and "Smuglianka."
As per Sergei Kravtsov, Minister of Education, this action, titled "Melodies Instead of Bells," aims at instilling a sense of the price of victory in students. He believes this initiative will help them connect with songs that served as a powerful source of support for people during difficult times, making history more relatable and engaging.
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P.S. "Kazaki v Berlini," "Katyusha," and "Smuglianka" are renowned Russian songs carrying military and patriotic connotations. While specific historical data about using these exact songs as school bell substitutes isn't readily available, it appears that patriotic music is frequently integrated into educational settings to align with national celebrations and historical commemorations, fostering national pride and historical awareness among students.
Note: "Victory Day" is a significant holiday in Russia, marking the end of World War II and the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany on May 9, 1945. It is typically celebrated with military parades and patriotic events across the nation. The use of patriotic melodies during school breaks might be an extension of this celebration, aimed at enhancing students' connection to important historical events.
- The Russian government has approved a list of military songs for free use during various occasions, including "Vysote" (height) – the song "V lesu prifrontovom".
- In a unique approach, school bells are being replaced with military songs like "Kazaki v Berlini", "Katyusha", and "Smuglianka" as part of the "Melodies Instead of Bells" campaign.
- The popular Russian song "Katyusha" is being used not only for entertainment purposes but also as a part of a political and historical curriculum in schools.
- As pop-culture intertwines with general-news, the use of military songs in schools could be interpreted as a strategy to instill feelings of national pride and historical awareness among students.
- On days marking historical commemorations like "Dates" (specific dates), students are more likely to hear traditional military songs being played instead of the usual school bells.
