State Anthem of the Soviet Union

The "State Anthem of the Soviet Union" (Russian: Государственный гимн Советского Союза, IPA: [ɡəsʊˈdarsʲtʲvʲɪnːɨj ˈɡʲimn sɐˈvʲɛtskəvə sɐˈjuzə]) was the national anthem of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and the regional anthem of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic from 1944 to 1991, replacing "The Internationale". Its original lyrics were written by Sergei Mikhalkov (1913–2009) in collaboration with Gabriel El-Registan (1899–1945), and its music composed by Alexander Alexandrov (1883–1946). Following a two decade interval in which the anthem was performed without lyrics a second set of lyrics, also written by Mikhalkov, were adopted in 1977.

Государственный гимн СССР[lower-alpha 1]

English: State Anthem of the USSR
Musical sheet of the anthem
National anthem of the  Soviet Union Regional anthem of the  Russian SFSR
Lyrics	Gabriel El-Registan (1943), Sergey Mikhalkov (1943 and 1977)
Music	Alexander Alexandrov, c. 1938
Adopted	15 March 1944 1955 (as instrumental) 1 September 1977 (with modified lyrics)
Relinquished	26 December 1991 (as national anthem of the Soviet Union) 23 November 1990 (as regional anthem of the Russian SFSR)
Preceded by	"The Internationale"
Succeeded by	"The Patriotic Song" (by Russia) "My Belarusy" (by Belarus) "Shche ne vmerla Ukraina" (by Ukraine) "Anthem of the Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic" (by Turkmenistan, no words) "Anthem of the Republic of Kazakhstan" (by Kazakhstan) "Mer Hayrenik" (by Armenia) "Dideba" (by Georgia) "Azərbaycan marşı" (by Azerbaijan) "Anthem of the Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic" (by Tajikistan) "Deșteaptă-te, române!" (by Moldova) "Dievs, svētī Latviju!" (by Latvia) "Mu isamaa, mu õnn ja rõõm" (by Estonia) "Tautiška giesmė" (by Lithuania) "National Anthem of the Kyrgyz Republic" (by Kyrgyzstan) "State Anthem of Uzbekistan" (by Uzbekistan) State Anthem of the Russian Federation (2000)
Audio sample
"State Anthem of the Soviet Union" (instrumental) file help

Although Russia adopted a new anthem in 1990 and the Soviet Union was dissolved in December 1991, the Soviet-era melody was restored with new lyrics (once again written by Mikhalkov) in 2000, and has been used since in the second version of the Russian anthem.

History

Origins

The anthem's music was originally composed by Alexander Alexandrov in 1938 for the Hymn of the Bolshevik Party. The opening bars of this song were sampled from one of Alexandrov's previous pieces, "Life Has Become Better",[1][2] which was based on a quote by former Soviet Union General Secretary Joseph Stalin at the First All-Union Meeting of the Stakhanovites on November 17, 1935.[3] The song alludes to Stalin's cult of personality.

Other than "Life Has Become Better", the music of the anthem has several possible outside influences. Alexandrov himself has described it as the combination of a march with Russian traditional music, particularly that of bylina epic songs. The anthem shares several chord progressions with Vasily Kalinnikov's overture Bylina, Epic Poem (which, as its name indicates, is also inspired by the bylina tradition).[4] There also exist similarities between Alexandrov's anthem and Robert Schumann's Frühlingsfahrt.[5]

When the Communist International (Comintern) was dissolved in 1943 in order for the Soviet Union to maintain its alliance with the other Allies of World War II, a new composition was needed to replace "The Internationale" as the national anthem. A contest was held in mid to late 1943 for a new anthem, and more than 200 entries were submitted.[6] Alexandrov's music was personally chosen by Stalin, who both praised and criticized it.[7] The anthem's lyrics then had to be written. Stalin thought the song should be short, and that it should invoke the Red Army's impending victory over the forces of Germany on the Eastern Front. The poets Sergey Mikhalkov and Gabriel El-Registan were chosen by Stalin's staffers, called to Moscow, and given the task of writing lyrics which referenced not only the Great Patriotic War, but also "a Country of Soviets". The first draft was completed overnight.

The anthem was first published on 7 November 1943. It was played for the first time on Soviet radio at midnight on 1 January 1944, and officially adopted on 15 March the same year.[8] The new lyrics had three refrains following three different stanzas. In each refrain, the second line was modified to refer to friendship, then happiness, then glory. Joseph Stalin and the Soviet Union's war against Germany were originally invoked in the second and third verses, respectively. Reportedly, Stalin was opposed to including his name in the lyrics but relented after some Politburo members insisted.[9]

Post-Stalin era

With the process of de-Stalinization after Stalin's death, the lyrics referring to him were considered unacceptable, and from 1956 to 1977 the anthem was performed without lyrics.[10] A notable exception took place at the 1976 Canada Cup ice hockey tournament, where singer Roger Doucet insisted on performing the anthem with lyrics after consultations with Russian studies scholars from Université de Montréal and Soviet team officials.[11][12] In 1977, to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the October Revolution, revised lyrics, written in 1970 by original author Sergey Mikhalkov,[13] were adopted. The varying refrains were replaced by a uniform refrain after all stanzas, and the line praising Stalin was dropped, as were the lines referring to the Great Patriotic War. Another notable change was the replacement of a line referring to the Soviet national flag with one citing the Communist Party of the Soviet Union in the form of "Partiya Lenina" (The party of Lenin). These lyrics were also present in the original party anthem at the same place in the melody, but followed by the lyrics "Partiya Stalina" (The party of Stalin).

Post-1991 use

Use in the Russian Federation

After the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, the Russian Federation adopted a new wordless anthem, the "Patriotic Song", although there were suggestions for adopting lyrics. As a result, a few different versions were produced.[14] In late 2000, the current national anthem of Russia was introduced, which uses the music of the Soviet national anthem with new lyrics by Sergei Mikhalkov.

State Union of Russia and Belarus

The same music was used for a proposed anthem for the State Union of Russia and Belarus, entitled Derzhavny Soyuz Narodov ("Sovereign Union of Nations"). Its lyrics were not tied to any specific nationality, and there were official versions in the languages of every Soviet republic and several other Soviet languages; thus it could have been adopted by a broader union. However, it was never officially adopted, and there appear to be no plans to utilize it in any official role.

Decommunization

In some post-Soviet states which adopted decommunization laws banning Communist symbolism, performing the Soviet anthem is illegal. For example, since 2015, offenders in Ukraine face up to five years in prison.[15] Similar laws were adopted in Latvia[16] and Lithuania.[17]

Other

The anthem has also been used sometimes for humour and memes related to communism on the Internet.

The variation on the anthem, with comical lyrics, was used during the opening of the second series of the BBC comedy sketch show Harry and Paul, starring Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse. The opening montage being a parody of Cold War era Soviet propaganda films, with Enfield and Whitehouse portraying aging Soviet Presidents.

Official translations

The anthem has been officially translated into several languages:

Language	For	Date	Author
Latvian	Latvian SSR	1944	Ārija Elksne and Andris Vējāns[18]
Estonian	Estonian SSR	1944	Vladimir Beekman
Lithuanian	Lithuanian SSR	1944	Antanas Venclova[19]
Tatar	Tatar ASSR	unknown	Akhmet Abdullovich Iskhakov and Nuri Gazizovich Arslanov[20]
Bashkir	Bashkir ASSR	unknown	A. Igebaev, G. Ramazanov, and S. Әlibaev[21]
Yakut	Yakut ASSR	1944	Nikolai Egorovich Mordinov and Sergey Stepanovich Vasilyev[22]

Lyrics

This table shows the anthem's various lyrics. As there were two official lyric versions (in 1944 and 1977), both are included within their sections.

1944 lyrics

1944 version
Russian (Cyrillic)	Transliteration (BGN/PCGN)	Transliteration (GOST)	Literal translation
Союз нерушимый республик свободных Сплотила навеки Великая Русь. Да здравствует созданный волей народов Единый, могучий Советский Союз!	Soyuz nerushimy respublik svobodnykh Splotila naveki velikaya Rus'! Da zdravstvuyet sozdanny voley narodov Yediny, moguchy Sovetsky Soyuz!	Sojuz něrušimyj respublik svobodnych Splotila navěki Velikaja Rus! Da zdravstvujet sozdannyj volej narodov Jedinyj, mogučij Sovětskij Sojuz!	An unbreakable union of free republics, The Great Russia has welded forever to stand. Long live the creation of the will of the people, The united, mighty Soviet Union!
Славься, Отечество наше свободное, Дружбы народов надежный оплот! Знамя советское, знамя народное Пусть от победы, к победе ведет!	Slav'sya, Otechestvo nashe svobodnoye, Druzhby narodov nadyozhny oplot! Znamya Sovetskoye, znamya narodnoye Pust' ot pobedy k pobede vedyot!	Slavsja, Otečestvo naše svobodnoe, Družby narodov nadëžny oplot! Znamja Sovetskoe, znamja narodnoe Pust ot pobedy k pobede vedët!	Be glorious, our free Fatherland, A reliable stronghold of the peoples' friendship! Banner of the Soviets, banner of the people, May it lead from victory to victory!
Сквозь грозы сияло нам солнце свободы, И Ленин великий нам путь озарил: Нас вырастил Сталин — на верность народу, На труд и на подвиги нас вдохновил!	Skvoz' grozy siyalo nam solntse svobody, I Lenin veliky nam put' ozaril: Nas vyrastil Stalin – na vernost' narodu, Na trud i na podvigi nas vdokhnovil!	Skvoz grozy sijalo nam solnce svobody, I Lenin velikj nam put ozaril: Nas vyrastil Stalin – na vernost narodu, Na trud i na podvigi nas vdohnovil!	Through tempests the sun of freedom shone to us, And the great Lenin illuminated our path, We were raised by Stalin to be true to the people, To labour and heroic deeds he inspired us!
Славься, Отечество наше свободное, Счастья народов надёжный оплот! Знамя Советское, знамя народное Пусть от победы к победе ведёт!	Slav'sya, Otechestvo nashe svobodnoye, Schast'ya narodov nadyozhny oplot! Znamya Sovetskoye, znamya narodnoye Pust' ot pobedy k pobede vedyot!	Slavsja, Otečestvo naše svobodnoe, Sčastja narodov nadëžny oplot! Znamja Sovetskoe, znamja narodnoe Pust ot pobedy k pobede vedët!	Be glorious, our free Fatherland, A reliable stronghold of the peoples' happiness! Banner of the Soviets, banner of the people, May it lead from victory to victory!
Мы армию нашу растили в сраженьях. Захватчиков подлых с дороги сметём! Мы в битвах решаем судьбу поколений, Мы к славе Отчизну свою поведём!	My armiyu nashu rastili v srazhen'yakh, Zakhvatchikov podlykh s dorogi smetyom! My v bitvakh reshayem sud'bu pokoleny, My k slave Otchiznu svoyu povedyom!	My armiju našu rastili v sraženjah, Zahvatčikov podlyh s dorogi smetëm! My v bitvah reshaem sudbu pokoleny, My k slave Otčiznu svoju povedëom!	We grew our army in battles, We will sweep the vile invaders out of the way! We shall in battle decide the fate of generations, We shall lead to glory our Fatherland!
Славься, Отечество наше свободное, Славы народов надёжный оплот! Знамя Советское, знамя народное Пусть от победы к победе ведёт!	Slav'sya, Otechestvo nashe svobodnoye, Slavy narodov nadyozhny oplot! Znamya Sovetskoye, znamya narodnoye Pust' ot pobedy k pobede vedyot!	Slavsja, Otečestvo naše svobodnoe, Slavy narodov nadëžny oplot! Znamja Sovetskoe, znamja narodnoe Pust ot pobedy k pobede vedët!	Be glorious, our free Fatherland, A reliable stronghold of the peoples' glory! Banner of the Soviets, banner of the people, May it lead from victory to victory!

1977 lyrics

1977 version
Russian	Transliteration (BGN/PCGN)	Transliteration (GOST)	Literal translation
Союз нерушимый республик свободных Сплотила навеки Великая Русь. Да здравствует созданный волей народов Единый, могучий Советский Союз!	Soyuz nerushimy respublik svobodnykh Splotila naveki velikaya Rus'. Da zdravstvuyet sozdanny voley narodov Yediny, moguchiy Sovetsky Soyuz!	Sojuz něrušimyj respublik svobodnych Splotila navěki Velikaja Rus! Da zdravstvujet sozdannyj volej narodov Jedinyj, mogučij Sovětskij Sojuz!	An unbreakable union of free republics, The Great Russia has welded forever to stand. Long live the creation of the will of the people, The united, mighty Soviet Union!
Славься, Отечество наше свободное, Дружбы народов надёжный оплот! Партия Ленина — сила народная Нас к торжеству Коммунизма ведёт!	Slav'sya, Otechestvo nashe svobodnoye, Druzhby narodov nadyozhny oplot! Partiya Lenina – sila narodnaya Nas k torzhestvu Kommunizma vedyot!	Slavsja, Otečestvo naše svobodnoe, Družby narodov nadëžny oplot! Partija Lenina – sila narodnaja Nas k toržestju Kommunizma vedët!	Be glorious, our free Fatherland, A reliable stronghold of the peoples' friendship! Party of Lenin, strength of the people, Leads us to the triumph of Communism!
Сквозь грозы сияло нам солнце свободы, И Ленин великий нам путь озарил: На правое дело он поднял народы, На труд и на подвиги нас вдохновил!	Skvoz' grozy siyalo nam solntse svobody, I Lenin velikiy nam put' ozaril, Na pravoye delo on podnyal narody, Na trud i na podvigi nas vdokhnovil!	Skvoz grozy sijalo nam solnce svobody, I Lenin velikj nam put ozaril: Na pravoe delo on podnjal narody, Na trud i na podvigi nas vdohnovil!	Through tempests the sun of freedom shone to us, And the great Lenin illuminated our path, To a just cause he raised up the people To labour and heroic deeds he inspired us!
Славься, Отечество наше свободное, Дружбы народов надёжный оплот! Партия Ленина — сила народная Нас к торжеству Коммунизма ведёт!	Slav'sya, Otechestvo nashe svobodnoye, Druzhby narodov nadyozhny oplot! Partiya Lenina – sila narodnaya Nas k torzhestvu Kommunizma vedyot!	Slavsja, Otečestvo naše svobodnoe, Družby narodov nadëžny oplot! Partija Lenina – sila narodnaja Nas k toržestju Kommunizma vedët!	Be glorious, our free Fatherland, A reliable stronghold of the peoples' friendship! Party of Lenin, strength of the people, Leads us to the triumph of Communism!
В победе бессмертных идей коммунизма Мы видим грядущее нашей страны, И Красному знамени славной Отчизны Мы будем всегда беззаветно верны!	V pobede bessmertnykh idey kommunizma My vidim gryadushcheye nashey strany, I Krasnomu znameni slavnoy Otchizny My budem vsegda bezzavetno verny!	V pobede bessmertnyh idey kommunizma My vidim grjaduščee našey strany, I Krasnomu znameni slavnoy Otčizny My budem vsegda bezzavetno verny!	In the victory of the immortal ideas of Communism We see the future of our country, And to the Red Banner of our glorious Fatherland We shall always be selflessly true!
Славься, Отечество наше свободное, Дружбы народов надёжный оплот! Партия Ленина — сила народная Нас к торжеству Коммунизма ведёт!	Slav'sya, Otechestvo nashe svobodnoye, Druzhby narodov nadyozhny oplot! Partiya Lenina – sila narodnaya Nas k torzhestvu Kommunizma vedyot!	Slavsja, Otečestvo naše svobodnoe, Družby narodov nadëžny oplot! Partija Lenina – sila narodnaja Nas k toržestju Kommunizma vedët!	Be glorious, our free Fatherland, A reliable stronghold of the peoples' friendship! Party of Lenin, strength of the people, Leads us to the triumph of Communism!

Other translations

1944 version
Official CPSU translation[23]	Paul Robeson's adaptation	English Translation by Olga Paul[24]
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!	United forever in friendship and labor, Our mighty republics will ever endure. The great Soviet Union will live through the ages. The dream of a people, their fortress secure!	The Soviet republics, in freedom united, Have mustered their power, their glory, their pride, And thus they created the great Soviet Union, The will of the nations that spread far and wide!
Sing to our Motherland, Free and Undying, Bulwark of Peoples in Brotherhood Strong! Flag of the Soviets, Flag of the people, From Victory to Victory lead us on!	Long live our Soviet motherland, Built by the people's mighty hand. Long live our people, united and free! Strong in our friendship tried by fire, Long may our crimson flag inspire, Shining in glory for all men to see!	Great shall your glory be, Motherland proud and free, Bulwark of friendship for nation and man! Flag of the Soviet, lead us to victory, Flag of the people since freedom began!
Through tempests the shadows of freedom have cheered us, Along the new path where great Lenin did lead, Be true to the people, thus Stalin has reared us, Inspired us to labour and Valorus Deed!	Through days dark and stormy where great Lenin led us, Our eyes saw the bright sun of freedom above, And Stalin, our leader, with faith in the people, Inspired us to build up the land that we love!	The sunlight of freedom has shone through the tempest, And Lenin has lighted our path with his flame, While Stalin has shown us that faith in the people Inspires us to action, to deeds and to fame.
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!	We fought for the future, destroyed the invader, And brought to our homeland the Laurels of Fame. Our glory will live in the memory of nations, and all generations will honour her name!	Our army in action has grown in its power, And soon it will wipe out the enemy horde; The fate of the future is sealed by our bravery, And honour and glory shall be our reward!

International Phonetic Alphabet transcriptions

International Phonetic Alphabet transcriptions for Russian
1944	1977
sɐˈjʉs nʲɪrʊˈʂɨmᵻj rʲɪsˈpublʲɪk svɐˈbodnᵻx splɐˈtʲilə nɐˈvʲekʲɪ vʲɪˈlʲikəjə ˈrusʲ. ˈda ˈzdrastvʊjɪt ˈsozdənːᵻj ˈvolʲɪj nɐˈrodəf jɪˈdʲinᵻj, mɐˈgut͡ɕɪj sɐˈvʲet͡skʲɪj sɐˈjʉs!	sɐˈjus nʲɪ.ruˈʂɨ.mɨj rʲɪsˈpub.lʲɪk svɐˈbod.nɨx splɐˈtʲi.lə nɐˈvʲe.kʲɪ vʲɪˈlʲi.kə.jɪ ˈrusʲ də‿ˈzdra.stvu.jɪt ˈsoz.də.nɨj ˈvo.lʲɪj nɐˈro.dəf jɪˈdʲi.nɨj mɐˈɡu.t͡ɕɪj sɐˈvʲɛt͡s.kʲɪj sɐˈjus
prʲɪˈpʲef ˈslafʲsʲə, ɐˈtʲet͡ɕɪstvə ˈnaʂᵻ svɐˈbodnəjə, ˈdruʐbᵻ nɐˈrodəf nɐˈdʲɵʐnᵻj ɐpˈlot! ˈznamʲə sɐˈvʲet͡skəjə, ˈznamʲə nɐˈrodnəjə ˈpusʲtʲ ɐt‿pɐˈbʲedᵻ k‿pɐˈbʲedʲɪ vʲɪˈdʲɵt!<	prʲɪˈpʲef ˈslafʲ.sʲə ɐˈtʲe.t͡ɕɪs.tvə ˈna.ʂɨ svɐˈbod.nə.jɪ ˈdruʐ.bɨ nɐˈro.dəf nɐˈdʲoʐ.nɨj ɐˈplot ˈpar.tʲɪ.jə ˈlʲe.nʲɪ.nə sʲi.lə nɐˈrod.nə.jə nɐs k‿tər.ʐɨstˈvu kə.muˈnʲiz.mə vʲɪˈdʲot
ˈskvosʲ ˈgrozᵻ sʲɪjæˈlə ˈnam ˈsont͡sᵻ svɐˈbodᵻ, ˈi ˈlʲenʲɪn vʲɪˈlʲikʲɪj ˈnam ˈputʲ ɐzɐˈrʲil: ˈnas ˈvɨrəsʲtʲɪl ˈstalʲɪn —— nə ˈvʲernəsʲtʲ ˈnɐrodʊ, nə ˈtrut ˈi nə ˈpodvʲɪɡʲɪ ˈnas vdəxnɐˈvʲil!	skvəzʲ‿ˈɡro.zɨ sʲɪˈja.lɐ nam ˈson.t͡sɪ svɐˈbo.dɨ i‿ˈlʲe.nʲɪn vʲɪˈlʲi.kʲɪj nɐm‿ˈputʲ ə.zɐˈrʲil nɐ‿ˈpra.və.jɪ ˈdʲɛ.lə on ˈpod.nʲɪl naˈro.dɨ nɐ‿ˈtrud i‿nɐ‿ˈpod.vʲɪ.ɡʲɪ ˈnas vdəx.nɐ.vʲɪl
ˈmɨ ˈarmʲɪjʉ ˈnaʂʊ rɐsʲˈtʲilʲɪ f‿srɐˈʐɛnʲjəx. zɐxˈvat͡ɕːɪkəf ˈpodlᵻx z‿ˈdɐˈroɡʲɪ smʲɪˈtʲɵm! ˈmɨ v‿ˈbʲitvəx rʲɪˈʂajɪm sʊdʲˈbu pəkɐˈlʲenʲɪj, ˈmɨ k‿ˈslavʲɪ ɐˈt͡ɕːiznʊ svɐˈju pəvʲɪˈdʲɵm!	f‿pɐˈbʲe.dʲɪ bʲɪˈsmʲɛrt.nɨx ɪˈdʲej kə.muˈnʲiz.mə mɨ‿ˈvʲi.dʲɪm ɡrʲɪˈdu.ɕːiə ˈna.ʂɨj stra.nɨ i ˈkras.nə.mu ˈzna.mʲɪ.nʲɪ ˈslav.nəj ɐˈt͡ɕiz.nɨ mɨ ˈbu.dʲɪm fsʲɪɡˈda bɪ.zːɐˈvʲɛt.nə vʲɪrˈnɨ

See also

• "God Save the Tsar!"
• "Grom pobedy, razdavajsya!" ("Let the thunder of victory sound!")
• National anthem of Russia
• Patrioticheskaya Pesnya ("Patriotic Song")
• "The Internationale" in Russian
• "Worker's Marseillaise," Russian version of "La Marseillaise"
• National anthems of the Soviet Union and Union Republics

Notes

1. Державний гімн СРСР / Derzhavny himn SRSR (Ukrainian)
   Дзяржаўны гімн СССР / Dziaržaǔny himn SSSR (Belarusian)
   СССР мадҳияси (Uzbek)
   КСРО Мемлекеттік Әнұраны (Kazakh)
   СССР гимны (Bashkir)
   ССРБ дәүләт гимны (Tatar)
   ეროვნული ჰიმნი სსრკ / Erovnuli himni SSRK (Georgian)
   ССРИ Дөвләт һимни (Azerbaijani)
   SSRS valstybinis himnas (Lithuanian)
   Имнул де стат ал УРСС / Imnul de stat al URSS (Moldavian)
   PSRS valsts himna (Latvian)
   СССР Мамлекеттик Гимн (Kirghiz)
   ИҶШС Суруди Милли (Tajik)
   ԽՍՀՄ պետական օրհներգը / KHSHM petakan orhnergi (Armenian)
   Дабаралы өвги ССРС (Turkmen)
   NSVL riigihümn (Estonian)
   SNTL:n valtiohymni (Finnish)
   UdSSR-Hymne (German)
   Hymne de l'URSS (French)
   Szovjetunió Himnusz (Hungarian)

References

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External links

• 20 Most popular Soviet songs
• The author of Russian national anthem: sources of the USSR's anthem in Russian.
• by K.Kovalev – Eng. Bortniansky's anthem "Kol slaven" - Eng.
• As presented by Central Television in 1984 on YouTube
• Collection of the USSR anthem in different languages