Below is the English translation of the State Anthem of the Russian Federation. Poetical Translation (Rhymed) Russia — our holy stronghold, Russia — our beloved country. A mighty will, a great glory Are your inheritance for all time! Be glorious, our free Fatherland, Age-old union of fraternal peoples, Ancestor-given wisdom of the people! Be glorious, country! We are proud of you! From the southern seas to the polar edge Our forests and fields are spread out. You are the only one in the world! You are the only one of your kind — The native land protected by God! Wide scope for dreams and for life The coming years open up to us. Our loyalty to the Fatherland gives us strength. Thus it was, thus it is, and thus it will be forever! Literal (Line-by-Line) Translation
- Russia — our sacred state, Russia — our beloved country.
- Mighty will, great glory — your heritage for all times!
- Be glorious, our free Fatherland, eternal union of fraternal nations,
- People's wisdom given by our ancestors! Be glorious, country! We are proud of you!
- From the southern seas to the polar region, our forests and fields stretch out.
- You are the only one in the world! You are the only one like this — native land protected by God!
- A wide space for dreams and for living is opened to us by the coming years.
- Our loyalty to the Motherland gives us strength. So it was, so it is, and so it will always be!
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