Tajikistan

Words by: Abulkasim Lakhuti
Music by: Suleiman Yudakov
In use: 1946-1994

Like other republics of the Soviet Union at the time, Tajikistan (known as the Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic at this time) had its own anthem, which was in use until shortly after the disintegration of the Soviet Union. It was composed in 1945, but not adopted until a year later. The lyrics were slightly altered in 1977 to remove mentions of Stalin. (This is the version presented on this page.)

Unlike most former Soviet republics, the melody was retained for the new anthem, as well as the lyrics for a short time until new ones were written three years after independence.

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

See also: Tajikistan, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (1944-1992).