Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: romance
Song Meaning of “Vdol Po Piterskoj” by Feodor Chaliapin
Vdol Po Piterskoj, composed and performed by the great Russian bass Feodor Chaliapin, is a folk song about the beauty of St. Petersburg. The lyrics lament longingly over the passing of the grandeur of the city, with references to numerous landmarks that have been lost to time. The song reflects a forlorn nostalgia for the past, as well as a longing for the beauty and grandeur of the city itself.
The song also speaks to the persistence of the human spirit and will to survive. It talks about how despite the bombardment of the city during WWII, the people of St. Petersburg came together to rebuild and protect it, and that despite the many trials and tribulations that it has endured, it is still standing strong. It speaks about how the city serves as a beacon of hope, as no matter how dark times may be, the spirit of the city will always remain strong and will never waver.
The song brings to light not only the beauty of the city, but also the courage and strength of its people who have endured and kept the city alive for us all to admire and experience.