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

Watch live performances and fan-made tributes that highlight the emotional weight of this anti-war ballad:

The lyrics are a direct anti-war message, focusing on the human cost of conflict regardless of nationality. U. D. O. - Cry Soldier Cry (Russian Version)

Loss, the grief of mothers, the cold reality of "zinc coffins," and the ultimate tragedy of soldiers dying for "some land" under command. Watch live performances and fan-made tributes that highlight

The chorus "Plachet soldat" translates to "The soldier is crying," emphasizing that it is "not a shame for a soldier to cry" when faced with the horrors of war and letters from home. The original English version of the song was

The original English version of the song was released in on the album Mission No. X . The Russian version appeared as a bonus track on later releases, most notably the "Digibook Russia Edition" of the album Mastercutor in 2007 . It was also included on the Infected EP and the best-of compilation Metallized: 20 Years of Metal . Musical Collaboration and Style