[lit-ideas] Re: Latin help please
- From: David Ritchie <ritchierd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: lit-ideas@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:23:51 -0800
On Jan 27, 2010, at 7:16 PM, Robert Paul wrote:
Hristos Voskrese, voistsino voskrese; kalinka kalinka kalinka moya.
> Not a clue what it means. First word "christ" maybe?
This is what the chorus sings in that wildly popular Russian folk
tune, 'kalinka, malinka,' which accompanies a dance I've seen
Walter perform many times. Actually the chorus doesn't really sing
all of it: 'hristos' means 'chorus.' and indicates who sings what.
Lyrics and translation at
http://www.moscow-russia-insiders-guide.com/kalinka-
malinka.html#lyrics
If Walter had a better explanation, I would be faint with
anticipation.
Russian army guys in fake mullets, dancing. Now that's a sight that
must mean something. I think I'll consult the Mayans on when exactly
the heartland will be turning liberal and fresh fish are to be had
again off Dogger Bank, where of course the original incident was.
David Ritchie,
who knows too little for his own good in
Portland, Oregon
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