Feb 3, 2022 · Like its culture and reputation on the world stage, Russia’s national anthem, officially named the ‘State Anthem of the Russian Federation’, speaks to the complexity of its history.

May 7, 2023 · Here’s all you need to know. ‘ God Save the King ’ is the British national anthem, as well as that of all Commonwealth realms, their territories, and the Crown Dependencies in the British …

Jul 14, 2023 · One night during the French Revolution, after France declared war on Russia, young Claude-Joseph Rouget de Lisle composed the music and lyrics to La Marseillaise.

Feb 28, 2022 · A mighty choral work worthy of any great stadium or concert hall – we delve into the lyrics and history of Ukraine’s national song. ‘Shche ne vmerla Ukrainas’, the national anthem of …

Jul 9, 2025 · Heard loud and proud at international sporting events, ‘Het Wilhelmus’ has the oldest music of any national anthem in the world. The Netherlands’ national anthem dates back to at least 1572, …

Feb 4, 2022 · Though athletes still wear the Russian colours of white, blue and red, they are prohibited from other displays of national representation. And this includes Russia’s national anthem, ‘Rossiya …

Nov 28, 2022 · A powerful song heard in Portugal’s military ceremonies and the world’s stadiums, this national song was originally penned as a patriotic protest march.

Jul 26, 2023 · Japan has one of the oldest, and shortest national anthems in the world. ‘Kimigayo’ is the country’s single-verse national anthem – but what’s its history and what are the lyrics?

Feb 7, 2025 · Following the war of 1812 and other US wars, a few other songs were used and suggested for the country’s main anthem, including ‘America the Beautiful’. Over the last few years, …

Sep 15, 2023 · The national anthem of the Republic of India, first performed in 1911, was composed by the country’s first ever Nobel laureate.