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

The band has performed this song live in Russia, sometimes featuring the Black Sea Fleet Ensemble (хор Черноморского Ансамбля). Lyrical Themes

Watch live performances and fan-made tributes that highlight the emotional weight of this anti-war ballad: U. D. O. - Cry Soldier Cry (Russian Version)

The lyrics are a direct anti-war message, focusing on the human cost of conflict regardless of nationality. The band has performed this song live in

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

Loss, the grief of mothers, the cold reality of "zinc coffins," and the ultimate tragedy of soldiers dying for "some land" under command.