Russian Classes: Song analysis

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The song is stylized as a Russian folk song and contains many words with diminutive and affectionate suffixes, making it very difficult for non-Russians to understand.

We'll help you catch the mood and meaning of the song: it lists all those colorful elements that, for the author, are associated with the idea of Motherland.

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