Friday, 18 July 2025

National Anthem of Kazakhstan

 


 

This week we are looking at the national anthem of Kazakhstan.

The former State Anthem of the Republic of Kazakhstan was used as the national anthem of Kazakhstan from 1991 to early 2006. Upon independence in December 1991, the melody of the Anthem of the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic was retained; and new lyrics written and was adopted in 1992.

On 7 January 2006, it was officially replaced by "Menıñ Qazaqstanym", the country's current national anthem.

It is based on a homonymous patriotic song created by Kazakh composer Shamshi Kaldayakov and poet Jumeken Najimedenov in 1956.

Here's a translation of the lyrics:

Verse 1: 

  • From ancient times, our heroic glory has emerged,
  • They did not give up their pride.
  • My Kazakh people are strong!

Chorus: 

  • My country, my country,
  • As your flower I will be planted,
  • As your song I will stream, my country!
  • My native land – My Kazakhstan!

Verse 2: 

  • The way was opened to posterity,
  • I have a vast land.
  • Its unity is proper,
  • I have an independent country.
  • It welcomed the time.
  • Like an eternal friend,
  • Our country is happy,
  • Such is our country.

 

12 comments:

  1. I rather like that one, Jo-Anne.

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  2. "From ancient times" is a great line for a nation whose pride draws from centuries ago. Have you noticed this pride in many of the anthems you have presented?

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    1. Yes I have noticed there is pride in many anthems

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  3. It's interesting how completely different our anthem is from every other country.

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  4. The lyrics seem to have lost a bit in translation, but the tune is very much like I'd expect from this culture. Blessings, Jo-Anne!

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    1. I often wonder how much gets lost in translation

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  5. I agree with what Nancy said (above)--each country has such unique spins on their anthems.

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  6. Much less violence in this one! Nice. :)

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