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The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Our interferences are worthy of the epoch." (Naschi pomehi epohe pod stat) the performer of the song "Vladimir Vysotsky"

Our troubles befit our times,

All our fears have their reasons.

Dogs have begun to interfere with our lives,

These homeless canines.

Nonsense, you say? But bear with me,

You can’t do without nonsense.

Needless to say, a dog on a leash

Is incomparably harmless.

Honestly, not everyone's gone mad -

These are not ravings, not fables:

If a dog has a good collar on -

It’s safer for the dog too.

You drive along the road as a master -

Let’s say, to Velikiye Luki -

And dogs rush under the wheels

And you run over bitches.

Having smeared them into slime on the road,

What kind of feeling will you create?

You are encouraging surrealism,

Dear comrade driver!

Shivers will run down your spine from such a stain!

Hordes of janitors will follow

To scrape off the asphalt all day

Those gloomy still lifes.

Slightly provoke a dog without a muzzle -

He’ll only have to snap his jaws! -

And that’s the end of your sinful days

In a fit of rabies.

Not enough thin candles will be found

For the repose - our deacons…

Still, a muzzle is a wonderful thing,

If it's on a dog!

We and the dogs - were placed on the scales!

None of us have any peace,

If homeless stray dogs

Roam free around the world.

And your horizons are extremely narrow,

If you are not fascinated by the circus -

Dogs dance a waltz to the music -

It brings tears to my eyes!

Or - they walk, instilling fear,

Baring their terrible jaws, -

As if they have even more merit

Than their owners.

You can't lure these dogs into the yard -

For them to rest, to sleep -

It's just shame and family disgrace for them -

These dog weddings!

Or - at a dog show, for example,

They even get medals, -

Let it be not for valor, but for exterior,

But they are awarded - is it a problem?

These owners live a good life

Without receiving a salary, -

I heard they rake in huge money

For… excuse me - for mating.

So, what am I getting at, -

Why can’t I, a gray-haired man, calm down?

Dear citizens, I am very grateful

To all who decided to fight!

Over there, hiding in the night,

From secluded gateways

Dogs bark to their heart's content -

You can't tame them, the worthless ones.

We must put an end to this homelessness,

With untamedness - too.

Glory to the dogcatchers! Let's swing! ...

God! Forgive me, God!.

Where can a homeless dog go?

Not enough space for dogs?

And this - despite the fact that we are building everywhere,

On an incredible scale?!

Наши помехи - эпохе под стать,

Все наши страхи - причинны.

Очень собаки нам стали мешать -

Эти бездомные псины.

Бред, говоришь? Но - судить потерпи, -

Не обойдешься без бредней.

Что говорить - на надежной цепи

Пес несравненно безвредней.

Право, с ума посходили не все -

Это не бредни, не басни:

Если хороший ошейник на псе -

Это и псу безопасней.

Едешь хозяином ты вдоль земли -

Скажем, в Великие Луки, -

А под колеса снуют кобели

И попадаются суки.

Их на дороге размазавши в слизь,

Что вы за чушь создадите?

Вы поощряете сюрреализм,

Милый товарищ водитель!

Дрожь проберет от такого пятна!

Дворников следом когорты

Будут весь день соскребать с полотна

Мрачные те натюрморты.

Пса без намордника чуть раздразни, -

Он только челюстью лязгни!-

Вот и кончай свои грешные дни

В приступе водобоязни.

Не напасутся и тоненьких свеч

За упокой - наши дьяки...

Все же намордник - прекрасная вещь,

Ежели он на собаке!

Мы и собаки - легли на весы!

Всем нам спокойствия нету,

Если бездомные шалые псы

Бродят свободно по свету.

И кругозор крайне узок у вас,

Если вас цирк не пленяет, -

Пляшут собачки под музыку вальс -

Прямо слеза прошибает!

Или - ступают, вселяя испуг,

Страшные пасти раззявив, -

Будто у них даже больше заслуг,

Нежели чем у хозяев.

Этих собак не заманишь во двор -

Им отдохнуть бы, поспать бы, -

Стыд просто им и семейный позор -

Эти собачие свадьбы!

Или - на выставке псы, например,

Даже хватают медали, -

Пусть не за доблесть, а за экстерьер,

Но награждают - беда ли?

Эти хозяева славно живут,

Не получая получку, -

Слышал, огромные деньги гребут

За... извините - за случку.

Значит, к чему это я говорю, -

Что мне, седому, неймется?

Очень я, граждане, благодарю

Всех, кто решили бороться!

Вон, притаившись в ночные часы,

Из подворотен укромных

Лают в свое удовольствие псы -

Не приручить их, никчемных.

Надо с бездомностью этой кончать,

С неприрученностью - тоже.

Слава же собаковолам! Качать!.

Боже! Прости меня, боже!.

Некуда деться бездомному псу?

Места не хватит собакам?.

Это - при том, что мы строим вовсю,

С невероятным размахом?!

In the poem "Our hindrances are worthy of the epoch," Vladimir Vysotsky uses the image of stray dogs as a metaphor for social problems and human vices.

At first glance, the text seems to be a satirical description of everyday inconveniences associated with stray animals. The author ironically lists the dangers and troubles they cause: road accidents, unsanitary conditions, the risk of bites. He ridicules the irresponsibility of people who do not control their pets and calls for order.

However, behind this outer canvas, a deeper meaning can be traced. Stray dogs become a symbol of chaos, disorder, and danger reigning in society. Their "unruliness" is a metaphor for people's lack of discipline, responsibility, and moral guidelines.

Vysotsky uses satirical techniques to highlight the absurdity of the situation: on the one hand, cities are being built and rockets are being launched into space, while on the other hand, people are unable to solve a simple problem with stray animals.

The ending of the poem unexpectedly changes the tone. The author addresses "dog breeders" – people who are fighting against animal homelessness – and sarcastically praises them. This sarcasm exposes the hypocrisy and indifference of a society that, instead of solving real problems, is engaged in a showy fight against imaginary enemies.

Thus, "Our hindrances are worthy of the epoch" is not just a poem about dogs. It is a satirical reflection on social vices, a call for responsibility, and a search for true values.

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