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On December 30, 2000, the new National Anthem of the Russian Federation was officially performed for the first time.
A few days earlier, on December 25, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the Federal Constitutional Law "On the National Anthem of the Russian Federation" and approved the music, retaining the work of composer Alexander Alexandrov, composed back in 1939 and approved as the anthem of the USSR in 1944 by Joseph Stalin personally.
"We need an anthem with words"
After the collapse of the USSR, a melody based on M. I. Glinka's "Patriotic Song" performed without words was adopted as the anthem of the Russian Federation.
Athletes have repeatedly noted that the inability to sing their country's anthem negatively impacts morale and patriotism. Their concerns were heard in 2000 at a meeting in the Kremlin with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Vladimir Vladimirovich drew public attention to this issue and emphasized that the legislative enshrinement of state symbols (anthem, coat of arms, and flag) should be a priority for the state.
As a result, by the end of 2000, Russia had a new anthem with lyrics by Sergei Mikhalkov, which is known to all residents of the country today.
First performance
On December 30, 2000, the country's leading politicians, prominent businessmen, and representatives of the arts gathered at the Grand Kremlin Palace for a gala reception. The meeting included the first official performance of the country's new anthem by opera and pop stars. Vladimir Putin, who delivered the speech, emphasized the importance of the country entering the new millennium with new state symbols.
Russians heard the new anthem on January 1, 2001, after the New Year's address of the President of Russia.
You can hear the Russian National Anthem performed by GUU students on our official platforms: MAH, VKontakte, and Telegram.
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