Transdniester
"My slavim tjebja, Pridnestrov'je" (We Glorify You, Transdniester)

Words by: B. Parmenov, N. Bozhko, V. Pishchenko
Music by: Boris Alexandrov
Adopted: 1995

Transdniester is a region of Moldova that declared its independence from Moldova when Moldova declared its independence from the Soviet Union. Under a Communist system of government, the Transdniester Republic also has adpted Communist state symbols, including the national anthem.

The anthem was composed by a son of Alexander Alexandrov, who was the author of the music of “The Hymn of the Soviet Union”. In 1943, Soviet leader Joseph Stalin held a contest for the anthem of the USSR. Both Alexandrovs took part in it and Alexandrov Jr. presented his song – “Long live, our power” (lyrics by A. Shilov). While Stalin chose the music of Alexandrov, Sr., the song of his son also became popular. Upon the 1990 Transdniester declaration of independence, this melody was adopted, and new text was created.

Special thanks to: Pavel Zinovatny for some of this information, as well as the lyrics and music file.

See also: Moldova.