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(Russian: Когда мы были на войне ) is a powerful ballad that, while often mistaken for an ancient Cossack folk song, is actually a modern creation that captures the deep soul of Russian military history. The Story Behind the Song

: While his comrades think of their wives and lovers, the protagonist remains detached. when_we_were_at_war_russian_folk_song_cossacks

The song is less about the technicalities of combat and more about a soldier’s and the pain of betrayal. (Russian: Когда мы были на войне ) is

: The song ends with the soldier riding headlong into fire, only for his "black horse" to carry him out alive once again, leaving him to endure his heartache. Key Interpretations when_we_were_at_war_russian_folk_song_cossacks