The historical event was even recreated in a Soviet-era musical, complete with Cossacks doing their squat kickdance, whatever it's called (wonder if the American urban breakdancers - first awareness in the 1970s - were first exposed to this by Commie community organizers in the cities - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breakdancing ).
The Alexandrov Red Army Ensemble performs the Dance of the Cossacks from Zaporozhye (region of Ukraine). This is a clip from a 1965 musical film. You can waych other clips of the Alexandrov Red Army Ensemble performances here - goo.gl/cBTKOt
Folk music of the Soviet Union the Soviet Army, Chorus, Band and Dance Ensemble performs a wide variety of Russian dances and songs.
This rare and historic program was filmed on location in the former Soviet Union The brilliant ensemble consisted of about 200 entertainers including a choir and choreographic troupe, who traveled the front lines, entertaining Soviet troops by performing more than 1500 concerts during World War II.
