In 1991, when the Byelorussian SSR became independent from Soviet rule as Belarus, it retained the Soviet-era regional anthem as its national one, albeit without lyrics until 2002, when new lyrics were created (this version is still in use today).
History
On 3 February 1944, the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR issued a decree "On the State Anthems of the Soviet Republics". The Azerbaijan SSR and the Armenian SSR responded by instituting anthems by their most prominent composers, while the Lithuanian SSR reverted to its old anthem, "Tautiška giesmė".
Lyrics
The lyrics on a poster containing the state symbols of the Byelorussian SSR.
We, Belarusians, together with fraternal Russia, Together we looked for roads to fortune. In struggles for freedom, in struggles for fate, We have gained our banner of victories.
Chorus I: The name of Lenin united us, The Party leadeth us in quest to joy. 𝄆 Glory to the Party! Glory to the Motherland! Glory to thee, our Belarusian people! 𝄇
People of Belarus, gathering strength, In a fraternal union, in a powerful family. We shall forever be a free people, To live on a happy, free land!
Chorus II: The name of Lenin united us, The Party leadeth us in quest to joy. 𝄆 Glory to the Party! Glory to the Motherland! Glory to thee, our free people! 𝄇
The friendship of peoples – the strength of peoples, The happiness of the workers is the sunny path. We proudly raise to the high skies, Communism's banner – the flag of joy!
Chorus III: The name of Lenin united us, The Party leadeth us in quest to joy. 𝄆 Glory to the Party! Glory to the Motherland! Glory to thee, our Soviet people! 𝄇
Stalinist version
Belarusian
Łacinka
IPA transcription
English translation
Мы, Беларусы, з братняю Руссю, Разам шукалі к долі дарог. Ў бітвах за волю, ў бітвах за долю Мы здабылі з ёй сцяг перамог!
Прыпеў: Нас аб’яднала Леніна імя, Сталін павёў нас к шчасцю ў паход. 𝄆 Слава Саветам! Слава Радзіме! Слава табе, Беларускі народ! 𝄇
Ў слаўным саюзе люд Беларусі Вырас, як волат нашых былін. Вечна мы будзем вольныя людзі, Жыць на шчаслівай, вольнай зямлі!
Прыпеў
Дружбай народаў мы назаўсёды, Нашы граніцы ў сталь закуём. Ворагаў хмары грозным ударам, З нашых прастораў прэч мы змяцём!
We Belarusians, with brother Russia, Together looking for roads to the share. In struggles for freedom, in struggles for fate, We have found our banner of victories!
Chorus: The name of Lenin united us, Stalin leadeth us in quest to joy. 𝄆 Glory to the Soviets! Glory to the Motherland! Glory to thee, our Belarusian people! 𝄇
The people of Belarus in thy glorious union Grew up as the heroes of our epics. We shall forever be a free people, To live on a happy, free land!
Chorus
Friendship of peoples is what we stand for Our steel borders are what we'll defend. O'er our formidable foes do clouds blow, We shall sweep them away from lands of our own!
Chorus
Notes
↑ Belarusian: Дзяржаўны гімн Беларускай Савецкай Сацыялiстычнай Рэспублікі, romanized:Dziaržawny himn Biełaruskaj Savieckaj Sacyjalistyčnaj Respubliki
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