Verse 1

Today we raise a glass for Misha, shining in the room,

Five children gathered round him, laughter filling every nook.

Valia, Andrei, Pop, Yaroslav, Arsenii—here to say,

You make the family brighter, every ordinary day.

Pre-Chorus

Irina by your side, your parents Zina and Kolia near,

All the love you’ve built together brought us here.

Chorus

Happy birthday, Papa Misha, let the good times roll,

Here’s to all the stories and the warmth inside your home.

From Mari El, with a clever mind and books upon the shelf,

You built a house with your own hands—and gave your best to everyone else.

Happy birthday, Papa Misha, this is your day,

Five children singing loud for you—hip hip hooray!

Verse 2

You know your way around a book, a question, and a plan,