Russian military waltz, dramatic orchestral war ballad, brass band and strings, male choir, solemn and heroic, 3/4 waltz rhythm, tempo moderato, emotional crescendo in chorus, references to "Na Sopkah Manchzhurii" waltz by Ilya Shatrov in chorus melody, mournful verses with quiet piano and strings, powerful chorus with full brass orchestra and choir, dramatic pause before final chorus, fading ending with solo trumpet echo