Public_perception National_anthem_of_Russia

a 2001 stamp released russian post lyrics of new anthem

the russian national anthem set melody of soviet anthem (used since 1944). result, there have been several controversies related use. instance, some—including cellist mstislav rostropovich—have vowed not stand during anthem. russian cultural figures , government officials troubled putin s restoration of soviet anthem, different lyrics. former adviser both yeltsin , mikhail gorbachev, last president of soviet union, stated that, when stalin s hymn used national anthem of soviet union, horrific crimes took place.

at 2007 funeral of yeltsin, russian anthem played coffin laid rest @ novodevichy cemetery in moscow. while common hear anthem during state funerals soviet civil , military officials, honored citizens of nation, , soviet leaders, case alexei kosygin, leonid brezhnev, yuri andropov , konstantin chernenko, writing in daily telegraph boris berezovsky felt playing anthem @ yeltsin s funeral abused man brought freedom russian people. russian government states solemn music , poetic work of anthem, despite history, symbol of unity russian people. mikhalkov s words evoke feelings of patriotism, respect history of country , system of government.

in 2009 poll conducted russian public opinion research center , publicized 2 days before russia s flag day (22 august), 56% of respondents stated felt proud when hearing national anthem. however, 39% recall words of first line of anthem. increase 33% in 2007. according survey, between 34 , 36% not identify anthem s first line. overall, 25% of respondents said liked anthem. in previous year, russian public opinion research center found out 56% of russians felt pride , admiration @ anthem, though 40% (up 19% in 2004) knew first words of anthem. noted in survey younger generation familiar words.

in september 2009, line lyrics used during stalin s rule reappeared @ moscow metro station kurskaya-koltsevaya: raised stalin true people, inspiring feats of labour , heroism. while groups have threatened legal action reverse re-addition of phrase on stone banner @ vestibule s rotunda, part of original design of kurskaya station , had been removed during de-stalinization. of commentary surrounding event focused on kremlin s attempt rehabilitate image of stalin using symbolism sympathetic or created him.

the communist party supported restoration of alexandrov s melody, members proposed other changes anthem. in march 2010, boris kashin, cprf member of duma, advocated removal of reference god in anthem. kashin s suggestion supported alexander nikonov, journalist spid-info , avowed atheist. nikonov argued religion should private matter , should not used state. kashin found cost making new anthem recording 120,000 rubles. russian government rejected request because lacked statistical data , other findings. nikonov asked constitutional court of russia in 2005 if lyrics compatible russian law.