| English: 'I Am a Tuvan' | |
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| Мен – тыва мен | |
 Coat of arms of Tuva | |
Regional anthem of the Tuva Republic, Russia | |
| Also known as | «Государственный гимн Республики Тыва» (Russian) (English: 'State Anthem of the Republic of Tuva') |
| Lyrics | Okei Shanagash (Bayantsagaan Oohii) |
| Music | Kantomur Saryglar (Olonbayar Gantomir) |
| Adopted | 11 August 2011 |
| Preceded by | "Tooruktug taiga" |
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"Men – tyva men" is the regional anthem of the Republic of Tuva, a constituent republic of the Russian Federation. The music was composed by Kantomur Saryglar (Olonbayar Gantomir), and the lyrics were written by Okei Shanagash (Bayantsagaan Oohii). It was officially adopted by the Great Khural of Tuva on 11 August 2011, replacing the previous anthem "Tooruktug Dolgai Tangdym".
History
Proposals were made to replace the previous anthem, "Tooruktug taiga", which was considered outdated with lyrics that seemed too meek and unpatriotic. A competition led by Deputy Chairman of the Government of Tuva, Anatoly Damba-Khuurak, in creating a new anthem began. Famous musicians, musicologists, scientists, historians and writers of the Tuva Republic entered the competition, and a total of 19 works were submitted for consideration.
The anthem "Men – tyva men", which was composed 11 years prior and had been considered an unofficial anthem then, was selected to serve as the republic's new anthem; however, some authorities and musicians suggested against the idea. According to Albert Kuvezin, leader of the group "Yat-Kha", he decided that "Men – tyva men" should not become the anthem of the Tuva Republic because "it must suit everyone, reflect all sides" and that Tuva is a "multinational republic after all." Nevertheless, "Men – tyva men" was chosen to be the anthem of the Republic of Tuva.
On 11 August 2011, the head of the Republic of Tuva, Sholban Kara-ool, signed Appendix No. 2 to the Constitutional Law of the Republic of Tuva No. 828 VX-I "On the National Anthem of the Republic of Tuva", which officially adopted "Men - tyva men" as the anthem. According to reviews from prominent members and public experts, "Men – tyva men" resonates well with Tuvans, as the lyrics evoke a sense of unity and spiritual uplift. After the official publication in the newspaper Tuvinskaya Pravda No. 85 on 13 August 2011, the song "Men – tyva men" was recognized as the state anthem of the Republic of Tuva. The author of the lyrics was not indicated in the official publication.
Lyrics
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Notes
- Tuvan: Мен – тыва мен; lit. 'I Am a Tuvan'
- See Help:IPA and Tuvan phonology.
References
- "Tuvan National Orchestra". Archived from the original on 2017-10-07. Retrieved 2011-10-26.
- ^ "Мен – тыва мен. Государственный гимн Республики Тыва". Министерство культуры Республики Тыва. Archived from the original on 2017-09-04. Retrieved 2011-10-25.
- ^ Мен – тыва мен. Государственный гимн Республики Тыва. Центр Азии.
- ^ У Тувы появился новый гимн // Электронный журнал «Новые исследования Тувы»
- ^ Песня "Мен Тыва Мен". Хакасия.
- ^ "ОФИЦИАЛЬНЫЙ ПОРТАЛ РЕСПУБЛИКИ ТЫВА". Archived from the original on 2017-12-13. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
- ^ "Республика Тыва". Флаги и Гербы Российской Федерации. Archived from the original on 2024-05-26. Retrieved 2022-04-07.
- ^ "История создания нового государственного гимна Республики Тыва". nsportal.ru. 7 February 2013.
- Государственный гимн Республики Тыва. Официальный портал Республики Тыва.
- "Tuva Republic (Russia) National Anthem - "Мен – тыва мен" (English translation): I Am a Tuvan". LyricsTranslate. 2021-01-22.
External links
- Vocal version Archived 2020-12-05 at the Wayback Machine
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