Russian national anthem "Государственный гимн Российской Федерации"

The Russian national anthem, known as "Государственный гимн Российской Федерации" (Gosudarstvenny gimn Rossiyskoy Federatsii) in Russian, is a powerful and stirring piece of music. Its melody has a rich history, having been adapted from the anthem of the Soviet Union, but with new lyrics. Here are the lyrics in Russian:

Россия — священная наша держава,
Россия — любимая наша страна.
Могучая воля, великая слава —
Твоё достоянье на все времена!

Славься, Отечество наше свободное,
Братских народов союз вековой,
Предками данная мудрость народная!
Славься, страна! Мы гордимся тобой!

And here's the English translation:

Russia — our sacred state,
Russia — our beloved country.
A mighty will, great glory —
Your heritage for all time!

Be glorious, our free Fatherland,
A reliable stronghold of peoples' friendship!
Banner of the Soviets, republics' united,
Be glorious, our country! We are proud of you!

It's a hymn that speaks to the strength and pride of the Russian people and their nation.