battle of national anthems, part 1: USSR
All current and former national anthems must fight for our amusement! Begin!
First, the anthem of the Former Soviet Union.
- Anthem of the Soviet Union, 1977 version, first verse – sung by children’s choir.
- Anthem of the Soviet Union, 1977 version, all verses – sung by the Red Army Chorus.
English Translation:
Unbreakable Union of freeborn Republics,
Great Russia has welded forever to stand.
Created in struggle by will of the people,
United and mighty, our Soviet land!CHORUS:
Sing to the Fatherland, home of the free,
Bulwark of peoples in brotherhood strong.
O Party of Lenin, the strength of the people,
To Communism’s triumph lead us on!