• ‘Let Them Run Clumsily’ aka The Russian Birthday Song

  • Nov 10 2020
  • Length: 14 mins
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‘Let Them Run Clumsily’ aka The Russian Birthday Song

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  • The Russian birthday song is something to be admired. Born from the soviet era cartoon crocodile ‘Gena’ this song ‘Let Them Run Clumsily’ is now the traditionally Russian birthday celebration.

    The lyrics talk of a day of joy whilst all others around them dodge the puddles and rain…

    “Let pedestrians toddle
    And the rainwater gurgle
    As it streams underneath their feet
    Let pedestrians wonder
    Why this day full of thunder
    Makes me look so jolly upbeat….”

    Words and phrases:
    - Birthday: День рождения- ‘Den' rozhdeniya’
    - It’s a shame: к сожалению - ‘k sozhaleniyu’

    Crocodile Gena's Birthday Song

    In Russia, podcast reviews you! - Спасибо большое!
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