Russian chanson protest chanson, warm mid-range crooning with legato phrasing and a mono chorus, close-miked acoustic ensemble with tape saturation and room reverb; button accordion melody, nylon-string guitar arpeggios, balalaika tremolo, brushed snare, walking upright bass and hand percussion; 96 BPM, measured 6/8 pulse, gradual verse build into a shouted, chorus-led refrain.