State Anthem of Crimea
official anthem of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, Ukraine, adopted in 2000
The State Anthem of Crimea was the regional anthem of Crimea. Its Russian-language text was written by Olga Golubeva, and the music was composed by Alemdar Karamanov. The anthem was selected in a contest held by the Verkhovna Rada of Crimea on 26 February 1992, and it was officially adopted on 18 October 2000.
The anthem was used by both the Autonomous Republic of Crimea claimed by Ukraine, and the Republic of Crimea claimed by Russia.
In the Republic of Crimea, it was relinquished and replaced by a new anthem titled "Glory to Crimea, Our Ancestral Home" on 22 August 2025.
Lyrics
The Russian, Ukrainian, and Crimean Tatar languages are recognized by both governments as official languages of Crimea.
English translation
Magical are thy fields and mountains, Motherland,
Healful are thy sun and sea, Motherland.
We shall preserve this land
And pass down Crimea, like a garden blooming, to our descendants –
Like a garden blooming, Crimea!
The dawns of freedom warmed thee, Motherland,
Brotherly nations glorified thee, Motherland.
We shall preserve this land
And together, Crimeans, we shall glorify Crimea for centuries –
We shall glorify Crimea for centuries!
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