Write the English
Bring Olga Anikina’s Russian lyrics into faithful, singable English. Literal translations and notes help you keep the story.
Explore the writing briefs ↗Take part
There is room
for your voice
Write, sing, produce, collaborate — or combine. Help a song reach another listener.
Sing your version
Solo, duet, band or choir. Video or audio-only. Explore the songs and agree the permissions for your recording.
See the performer invitation ↗Build it with us
Arrangers, composers, producers, sponsors and community partners can help the repertoire grow.
Start a conversation ↗The current priority
Olga’s stories,
carried into English
Twelve writing briefs include Russian source lyrics, literal English and notes on meaning. Five songs of Holocaust remembrance are a special priority.
Accepted independent adaptations: $200 unchanged or $100 with substantial team revision. Improving an existing English draft: $100–150 if accepted. $0 if rejected. Payment is for accepted text; agree the tier and sign a separate one-song agreement before commissioned work.