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
The lyrics were written by the legendary Yuri Entin , and the catchy folk-inspired music was composed by Maxim Dunayevsky . pesnya_iz_multfilma_letucii_korabl_castuski_bab...
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 The song (Ditties of the Baba Yagas) is
It is a favorite for school performances and holiday festivities like Maslenitsa . One witch claims she doesn't believe in superstitions
The song follows the traditional Russian chastushka format—short, humorous four-line verses often sung with a fast, driving beat.