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Grazhdanskaya Oborona (Гражданская Оборона), often shortened to GO, was a Russian punk rock band based in Omsk, Russia. The band was formed in 1984 by Yegor Letov, who remained the only constant member until his death in 2008. One of GO's most popular songs is "Otryad Ne Zametil Poteri Boytsa 2" (Отряд не заметил потери бойца 2), which translates to "The Squad Didn't Notice the Loss of a Soldier 2". The song is featured on GO's 1993 album, "Ekstremizm" (Экстремизм). The song is a tribute to Russian soldiers fighting in the Afghan-Soviet war during the 1980s. The title refers to a Soviet army saying, which roughly translates to "the squad didn't notice the loss of a soldier". The lyrics describe the harsh realities of war and the sacrifices made by soldiers, with lines such as "A bullet in the head, a mine in the road / The enemy doesn't forgive mistakes". Musically, "Otryad Ne Zametil Poteri Boytsa 2" is a fast-paced punk rock song with distorted guitars and thrashing drums. The song has become a staple of GO's live performances and is still widely regarded as one of the band's best-known songs. As with most of GO's music, "Otryad Ne Zametil Poteri Boytsa 2" reflects the band's anti-authoritarian and anti-establishment views. The song's lyrics also express the band's support for Russian soldiers and their opposition to war in general. Overall, "Otryad Ne Zametil Poteri Boytsa 2" is a powerful and moving tribute to the sacrifices made by soldiers in times of war. It remains a classic example of GO's uncompromising and passionate approach to music and activism.