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State Anthem of Kalmykia

anthem of a Russian federal subject

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Record originEnglish Wikipedia
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Source revisionJul 23, 2026
Entity authorityQ3803622 ↗
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The State Anthem of the Republic of Kalmykia was officially adopted on 30 October 1992. The music was composed by Arkady Mandzhiyev, and the lyrics were written by Vera Shugrayeva.

History

Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, a competition was announced in the republic to create new state symbols of the Kalmyk Republic. On 30 October 1992, the Supreme Council of the Republic of Kalmykia approved the anthem, along with its flag and coat of arms. The anthem was also approved by the separate Law of the Republic of Kalmykia of 4 November 1992 "On the Supplement of the Constitution (Basic Law) of the Kalmyk SSR Article 158-1".

Lyrics

Kalmyk Oirat original

Unofficial translations

Regulations

The order, place and time of execution of the anthem are defined by the Law of the Republic of Kalmykia of 11 June 1996 No. 44-I-3 "On State Symbols of the Republic of Kalmykia". According to Art. 16 of said Law, the anthem is performed during solemn ceremonies and other events held by state bodies when raising the national flag. After a newly appointed Head takes oath, the anthem is played right after.

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