[2] The music to the march was composed by Yuli Khayt [ru], and its lyrics were written by Pavel Herman.
It is part of the repertoire of Russian military bands and is frequently performed at Victory Day Parades in Moscow and throughout the former Soviet Union.
[4][5] The melody to the march was used during World War II in Yugoslav Macedonia in a song titled "In the struggle, the Macedonian people!"
Мы рождены, чтоб сказку сделать былью, Преодолеть пространство и простор, Нам разум дал стальные руки-крылья, А вместо сердца – пламенный мотор.
Припев[3] My roždeny, čtob skazku sdelatj byljju, Preodoletj prostranstvo i prostor, Nam razum dal staljnyje ruki-kryljja, A vmesto serdca – plamennyj motor.
Our sharp gaze pierces every atom, Our every nerve's dressed with bravery; And believe us on every ultimatum, Our Air Force shall be able to answer.