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MIA: History: Soviet History: Sounds of the Soviet Union: Lyrics

Through days dark and stormy where Great Lenin lead 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. We fought for the future, destroyed the invaders, 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. 

         English translation (of the 1977 version)         

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! 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 valourous deed. In the victory of Communism's immortal ideal, We see the future of our dear land. And to her fluttering scarlet banner, Selflessly true we always shall stand!

Lyrics: S. Mikhalkov and El-Registane Music: A. Aleksandrov Transcription/Markup: Brian Basgen, Liviu Iacob, 1999, 2002, 2005

