The song follows the traditional Russian chastushka format—short, humorous four-line verses often sung with a fast, driving beat.
The song remains a staple of Russian pop culture and is frequently used in: pesnya_iz_multfilma_letucii_korabl_castuski_bab...
The song (Ditties of the Baba Yagas) is one of the most recognizable and energetic musical numbers from the 1979 Soviet animated film " The Flying Ship " ( Letuchiy Korabl ). Key Details & Origins One witch claims she doesn't believe in superstitions
The verses play with the contrast between folklore and everyday life. One witch claims she doesn't believe in superstitions despite flying on a broomstick, while another complains about a "devil" following her, only to realize he's "not tasty". Cultural Legacy / Sing your ditties, Baba Yaga / Sing, don't talk
"Rastyani mekha, garmoshka / Ekh, igray-nayaryvay! / Poy chastushki, Babka-Yozhka / Poy, ne razgovarivay!" (Stretch the bellows, accordion / Play with gusto! / Sing your ditties, Baba Yaga / Sing, don't talk!).