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The National Anthem of the Soviet Union (or '''Hymn''', , ''Gimn Sovetskogo Soyuza'') replaced the '' Internationale '' as the national anthem on March 15 , 1944 . The lyrics were written by Sergey Mikhalkov (born 1913 ) in collaboration with G. El-Registan ( 1899 - 1945 ) and the music was composed by Alexander Alexandrov ( 1883 - 1946 ). It was believed that Soviet soldiers would respond more to an anthem that was dedicated only to the Soviet Union rather than to a worldwide movement. The song was originally written as the Anthem of the Bolshevik Party with lyrics in the Alexandrine meter by Vasily Lebedev-Kumach in 1939 . Stalin was originally mentioned in the lyrics; however, after his death in 1953 and the process of Destalinization , the lyrics referring to Stalin were unacceptable. From that time until 1977 , the anthem was played without lyrics. In 1977 , Mikhalkov amended the lyrics to omit Stalin's name, and other changes were made (see below). The official name of the 1977 version was "The State Anthem of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics" (; ''Gosudarstvenny Gimn Soyuza Sovetskikh Sotsialisticheskikh Respublik''). After the Collapse Of The Soviet Union in 1991 , Russia adopted a new national anthem. In 2000 , the old Soviet national anthem was re-adopted, with Mikhalkov writing new lyrics to represent Russia's new non-communist nature. See National Anthem Of Russia . Below are the Russian and the English versions of the lyrics; both can be sung to the music. The anthem also had official versions in the languages of every Soviet republic and in several other Soviet Languages (see Other Language Versions ). 1977 VERSION Official lyrics IPA transcription 1. English lyrics of 1944 version Translated by Paul Robeson : :United forever in friendship and labour, :Our mighty republics will ever endure. :The great Soviet Union will live through the ages. :The dream of a people their fortress secure. ::CHORUS: ::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. :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. ::CHORUS: ::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. :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. ::CHORUS: ::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. Another version: :Unbreakable Union of freeborn Republics :Great Russia has wielded forever to stand! :Created in struggle by will of the Peoples, :United and Mighty our Soviet Land! ::CHORUS ::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! :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 labor and Valorus Deed. ::CHORUS ::Sing to our Motherland, Free and Undying, ::Bulwark of Peoples in Happiness Strong! ::Flag of the Soviets, Flag of the people, ::From Victory to Victory lead us on! :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! ::CHORUS ::Sing to our Motherland, Free and Undying, ::Bulwark of Peoples in Bravery Strong! ::Flag of the Soviets, Flag of the people, ::From Victory to Victory lead us on! ''Note: These versions of the Anthem are a poetic interpretation of the Russian lyrics rather than a word-by-word translation.' 1944 literal translation 1. :The unbreakable union of free republics :Great Russia has welded forever; :Created by will of the peoples, long live :The united, mighty Soviet Union! ::CHORUS: ::Be renowned, our free Fatherland, ::Reliable bulwark of the friendship of peoples! ::Soviet flag, people's flag ::Let it lead from victory to victory! 2. :Through tempests shined on us the sun of freedom, :And the great Lenin lit us the way. :Stalin brought us up -- on loyalty to the people, :He inspired us to labor and to heroism! ::CHORUS: ::Be renowned, our free Fatherland, ::Reliable bulwark of the happiness of peoples! ::Soviet flag, people's flag ::Let it lead from victory to victory! 3. :We developed our army in battles, :We will sweep the vile aggressors from the way! :In battles we settle the fate of generations, :We will lead our Fatherland to glory! ::CHORUS: ::Be renowned, our free Fatherland, ::Reliable bulwark of the glory of peoples! ::Soviet flag, people's flag ::Let it lead from victory to victory! ANTHEM OF THE BOLSHEVIK PARTY Official version Гимн партии большевиков Literal translation of 1938 version :Free children of a state unprecedented now , :Today we sing our proud song :About the most powerful party in the country, :About our greatest man ever. ::CHORUS ::Surrounded with glory, soldered by {Link without Title} will, ::Grow stronger and live for eternity ::The party of Lenin, the party of Stalin ::Wise party of Bolsheviks! :You have created a country on our land {Link without Title} from the Kremlin, :The able Motherland of free people. :Our Soviet state stands as rock :Born by your power and truth. ::CHORUS :Rotten breeds of lowly treachers :You wipe from our way with a formidable hand :You are the pride of the people, the wisdom of people, :the heart of the people and their conscience. ::CHORUS :The sparking genius of Marx and Engels :Envisioned the future rise of the commune. :Lenin has outlined us the road to the freedom :And great Stalin is leading us through it. ::CHORUS NATIONAL ANTHEMS OF RUSSIA AND THE SOVIET UNION
''See also:'' National Anthems Of The USSR And Union Republics MEDIA EXTERNAL LINKS
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