11 quotes
From the southern seas to the polar lands
Spread our forests and fields.
You are unique in the world, one of a kind —
Native land protected by God!
State Anthem of Russia (2000)
Be glorious, our free Motherland,
Age-old union of fraternal peoples,
Popular wisdom given by our forebears!
Be glorious, our country! We are proud of you!
State Anthem of Russia (2000)
Russia — our holy nation,
Russia — our beloved country.
A mighty will, great glory —
These are yours for all time!
State Anthem of Russia (2000)
Sing to our Motherland, glory undying,
Bulwark of peoples in brotherhood strong!
Flag of the Soviets, peoples' flag flying,
Lead us from vict'ry to victory on!
Original version (1944)
Sing to our Motherland, home of the free,
Bulwark of peoples in brotherhood strong!
The party of Lenin, the strength of our peoples,
To Communism's triumph lead us on!
Revised version (1977)
Our army grew up in the heat of grim battle,
Barbarian invaders, we'll swiftly strike down.
In combat the fate of the future we'll settle,
Our country we'll lead to eternal renown!
Original version (1944)
In the victory of Communism's deathless ideals
We see the future of our dear Land,
And to her fluttering scarlet banner
Selflessly true we always shall stand!
Revised version (1977)
Through tempests the sunrays of freedom have cheered us,
Along the new path where Lenin did lead,
Be true to the people, thus Stalin has reared us,
Inspired us to labor and valorous deed!
Original version (1944)
Wide spaces for dreams and for living
Are opened for us by the coming years
Our loyalty to our Motherland gives us strength.
Thus it was, thus it is and always will be!
State Anthem of Russia (2000)
Unbreakable Union of freeborn Republics,
Great Russia has welded forever to stand;
Created in struggle by will of the peoples,
United and mighty, our Soviet Land!
Original version (1944)
Through tempests the sunrays of freedom have cheered us,
Along the new path where great Lenin did lead,
To a righteous cause he raised up the peoples,
Inspired them to labour and heroic deeds!
Revised version (1977)