Anthem of the Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic

Template:Short description Template:Infobox anthem The State Anthem of the Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic was used from 1946 to 1996. Lyrics were removed in 1991 as a result of the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the gaining of independence of Turkmenistan.<ref name="info">Turkmenistan (1946-1997). NationalAnthems.info. Kendall, David.</ref> The current State Anthem of Turkmenistan later replaced the Turkmen SSR anthem in 1996.

Background

File:Anthem of the Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic.ogg File:Former national anthem of Turkmenistan (1991–1996), performed by the United States Navy Band.oga It was used from 1946 to 1996. The music was composed by Veli Mukhatov, who also composed the current national anthem of Turkmenistan; the lyrics were written by Aman Kekilov and a group of authors. On 12 April 1978, the original lyrics were changed to remove mentions of Joseph Stalin. After Turkmenistan's independence was declared, the song's melody was still used until late 1996. However, there were no lyrics in the new version.<ref name="info"/>

Lyrics

1978–1991 version

Turkmen original	Transliteration	IPA transcriptionTemplate:Efn	English translation
lang}}</poem>	lang}}	main}}</poem>	<poem>I The bulwark of peoples' friendship is unbreakable. The entire Soviet Union's become a united family! And the Russians have become a stronghold of friendship. We're blessed with happiness in our native land. Template:Small Sing to the native land sunny and free! The Party of Lenin's a wise helmsman. Your victorious step is headed towards communism, Blossom, Soviet land! Flourish, dear Turkmenistan! II Lenin's paved us a clear way to freedom And led us to eternal happy life. He raised the people to fight for justice, And inspired them to exploits and labour triumph! III We selflessly serve the cause of communism, We've tied our destinies to it – today to come. And with the scarlet banner, the banner of the Motherland, To the greatest aim valorously we march on! Template:Small</poem>

1946–1978 version

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Turkmen original	Transliteration	IPA transcriptionTemplate:Efn	English translation
lang}}</poem>	lang}}	main}}</poem>	<poem>I The friendship of our people with equal rights, The Soviet Union's transformed it into a fortress, The leader of friendship is the Russian folk, And the brotherhood's helped us as well. Template:Small Long live and glorify, O beautiful Motherland, If hardships try to overwhelm you, We're willing to spare our lives for you, Sunny Motherland, O Turkmenistan! II By opening the wide path of Lenin's freedom, He has brought us to happiness, Stalin, son and leader of the people, From victory to victory. Template:Small Long live and glorify, O beautiful Motherland, If hardships try to overwhelm you, We're willing to spare our lives for you, Prosperous Motherland, O Turkmenistan! III Our country's developed during the Soviet era, We've long achieved our dream, We're a free people of the Soviet Union, We're strong in both labour and struggle. Template:Small Long live and glorify, ye beautiful Motherland, If hardships try to overwhelm you, We're willing to spare our lives for you, Dear Motherland, O Turkmenistan!</poem>

External links

• Instrumental recording in MP3 format (1946-1991, Full version)
• Instrumental recording in MP3 format (1946-1991, Short version)
• Instrumental recording in MP3 format (1991-1996, post-Soviet)
• MIDI file
• Vocal recording in MP3 format
• Lyrics - nationalanthems.info
• (1946 version)

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