U. D. O. - Cry Soldier Cry (russian Version) May 2026

Udo Dirkschneider performs the lyrics in Russian, often backed by a choir to add a grand, mournful atmosphere.

The band has performed this song live in Russia, sometimes featuring the Black Sea Fleet Ensemble (ั…ะพั€ ะงะตั€ะฝะพะผะพั€ัะบะพะณะพ ะะฝัะฐะผะฑะปั). Lyrical Themes

Loss, the grief of mothers, the cold reality of "zinc coffins," and the ultimate tragedy of soldiers dying for "some land" under command. U. D. O. - Cry Soldier Cry (Russian Version)

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The song is a somber anti-war ballad that highlights Udo's connection to his Eastern European fanbase. Key features include: Udo Dirkschneider performs the lyrics in Russian, often

The chorus "Plachet soldat" translates to "The soldier is crying," emphasizing that it is "not a shame for a soldier to cry" when faced with the horrors of war and letters from home.

The original English version of the song was released in on the album Mission No. X . The Russian version appeared as a bonus track on later releases, most notably the "Digibook Russia Edition" of the album Mastercutor in 2007 . It was also included on the Infected EP and the best-of compilation Metallized: 20 Years of Metal . Musical Collaboration and Style Watch live performances and fan-made tributes that highlight

The lyrics are a direct anti-war message, focusing on the human cost of conflict regardless of nationality.