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Tragedy-hit Red Army Choir a fabled symbol of USSR and Russia
« on: December 25, 2016, 01:39:43 pm »

Tragedy-hit Red Army Choir a fabled symbol of USSR and Russia
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By Maria Panina (AFP)     8 mins ago in World

The acclaimed Red Army Choir, which lost 64 members in a plane crash Sunday, has been a potent symbol for projecting Moscow's military and artistic prowess to millions across the globe.

Founded in 1928, the military Alexandrov Ensemble, more widely known as the Red Army Choir, has for decades showcased its repertoire of famed Russian folksongs and spiritual music on the global stage.

The booming baritones and melodies of the all-male choir -- performing in their pristine army uniforms -- presented a human face to many beyond the Iron Curtain of the Soviet Union's fearsome Red Army that swept across Europe as part of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.

Read more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/news/world/tragedy-hit-red-army-choir-a-fabled-symbol-of-usa-and-russia/article/482369#ixzz4TrBhB36M
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Re: Tragedy-hit Red Army Choir a fabled symbol of USSR and Russia
« Reply #1 on: December 25, 2016, 02:16:31 pm »
Very sad news
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Re: Tragedy-hit Red Army Choir a fabled symbol of USSR and Russia
« Reply #2 on: December 26, 2016, 06:53:39 am »
Quote from: jpsb on December 25, 2016, 02:16:31 pm
Very sad news
Agreed. Prayers up for them all.
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Re: Tragedy-hit Red Army Choir a fabled symbol of USSR and Russia
« Reply #3 on: December 26, 2016, 08:34:51 am »
Yes, it's quite a tragedy. Seeing as to where it occurred, I would doubt that terrorism is involved, that is discussed in some articles. Prayers up, the ensemble were only going to entertain soldiers and for the rest of the victims too.
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