The State Anthem of South Ossetia, also known by its incipit "Dear Ossetia!", was adopted on 5 May 1995. The lyrics were written by Totraz Kokaev, and the music was composed by Felix Alborov. It was composed before South Ossetia's de facto independence from Georgia, while both were still part of the Soviet Union.
The anthem is played at state functions, as well as South Ossetia politicians' meetings with foreign leaders and at the beginning and end of the school week.
Lyrics Ossetian originalCyrillic scriptLatin scriptIPA transcriptionEnglish translation Dear Ossetia! For the glory of thy name, Erect we stand like a flambeau. Of our love, good ol' cradle of fame, Our joy and grief art thou!
By thine earth we swear to thee, We honour vastly thy name, With our might we serve thee, Our fervor for thee came!
O great Khwytsaw, thy blessing and grace! Give the land of Ossetia happiness!
Ossetian land! Thy past was darned, Thou wert chased by baneful sins. Yet through the truth of Farn, Buried now are thy hardships.
Thou hast always marched Toward the light of life. Thy hope hath not been crushed During desolate times of strife.
O Wastyrdzhi, thy blessing and grace! Give Ossetian clan happiness!
Pride of our forebears, home of the Ossete, Through one kindred, we're united. In this world of sorrow through defeat, Be not dispersed nor divided.
Through aeons may thy name echo, Thy glory groweth with delight, Together we live with thy hope aglow, Thanks to thee our lives shine bright!
O cherished Farn! thy blessing and grace! Blessed be our dear Ossetia!
Thine honour and glory!
See also State Anthem of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania "Aiaaira" – the national anthem of Abkhazia, another partially recognized state in the South Caucasus.
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