Russian Empire National Anthem (1816-1833; Instrumental) Молитва Русских
"The Prayer of Russians" (Russian: Молитва Русских, Molitva Russkikh) was a song used as the national anthem of Imperial Russia from 1816 to 1833. After defeating the First French Empire, Tsar Alexander I of Russia recommended a national anthem for Russia. The lyrics were written by Vasily Zhukovsky, and the music of the British anthem "God Save the King" was used. (English Lyrics / Translation) God, save the Tsar! To the glorious one, long days Give on this earth! To the subduer of the proud, To the keeper of the weak To the comforter of everyone, Grant everything! The land of the first throne, Orthodox Rus', God, do save! (Make) her tsardom harmonious, Calm in strength; And everything unworthy Drive away!
"The Prayer of Russians" (Russian: Молитва Русских, Molitva Russkikh) was a song used as the national anthem of Imperial Russia from 1816 to 1833. After defeating the First French Empire, Tsar Alexander I of Russia recommended a national anthem for Russia. The lyrics were written by Vasily Zhukovsky, and the music of the British anthem "God Save the King" was used. (English Lyrics / Translation) God, save the Tsar! To the glorious one, long days Give on this earth! To the subduer of the proud, To the keeper of the weak To the comforter of everyone, Grant everything! The land of the first throne, Orthodox Rus', God, do save! (Make) her tsardom harmonious, Calm in strength; And everything unworthy Drive away!