Today is the birthday of Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych, who was killed by a chekist (Soviet secret police officer). In 1916 he composed “Shchedryk” or “Carol of the Bells”, based on a Ukrainian folk song. Here it is performed by Helena Androsova:

Today is the birthday of Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych, who was killed by a chekist (Soviet secret police officer). In 1916 he composed “Shchedryk” or “Carol of the Bells”, based on a Ukrainian folk song. Here it is performed by Helena Androsova:

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by PjeterPannos