Hymn of the Russian Federation


 * Russia &mdash; our sacred State,
 * Russia &mdash; our beloved country.
 * A mighty will, a great glory &mdash;
 * Is your legacy for all time!


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 * Be glorious, our free Homeland,
 * Fraternal peoples, a union for the ages,
 * Common wisdom handed down by our forbears
 * Be glorious, our country! We pride ourselves in you.


 * From the southern seas to the arctic circle
 * our forests and fields spread before you
 * You are unique in the world, you are without compare
 * The land of my birth protected by God.


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 * Open spaces for dreams and for living
 * Are opened for us by the coming years
 * Our strength is given to us by faith in our Homeland
 * Thus it was, so it is and always will be!


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