Where Did the Tetris Song Come From?
Korobeiniki, the Tetris theme, is based on a Russian folk song. It's been stuck in our heads since 1989!
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The Tetris song, known as 'Korobeiniki,' is a Russian folk tune! It was composed in the 19th century and tells the story of a young peddler and a girl haggling over prices.
Oh, the catchy Tetris theme? It's actually 'Korobeiniki,' a traditional Russian folk song. Bet you didn't see that twist coming!
Fun fact: The iconic Tetris theme is from an old Russian song called 'Korobeiniki.' Who knew Tetris had roots in Russian literature?
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