Рушники [Rushniki] [English translation]

Yanka by a river rode on Saturday,

Helen washed towels near willow bay.

Yanka asked Helen as the countryman:

Where can a rider cross the river span?

Leave me boy alone and go to anywhere,

Just don't muddy water, keep it free from stains.

Yanka in depression, lowered his head.

Helen dropped white towel suddenly and said:

Dear falcon Yanka, help me otherwise

Towel disappearing quickly from my eyes.

My beloved Helen, water scares me

Kiss me first, because I'll drown myself in here

Yanka tied his horse to the willow tree,

Helen kissed Yanka over the river’s stream

It became so quiet all around the Earth

By the river towels floated far beneath.