Korobeiniki
Korobeiniki is a traditional Russian folk song that dates from the 19th century. The title translates roughly as “Peddlers” or “The Peddlers,” referring to traveling salesmen known as korobeinik. The lyrics describe a peddler who encounters and tries to win the affections of a merchant’s daughter, a narrative that has produced many regional variants and endings over time. Because it emerged from oral tradition, there are multiple lyric versions across different communities.
Musically, Korobeiniki is recognized for its brisk, catchy melody that has been performed in numerous arrangements,
Internationally, Korobeiniki achieved wide fame as the theme music for the video game Tetris, first released