Caucasus Songs

Chechen National Anthem (in Chechen)




Words: Abuzar Aydamirov / Chechen folk songs
Music: Ali Dimayev
Singer: Imam Alimsultanov

We were born at night, when the wolf was whelping.
We were given our names in the morning, when the lion was roaring.
There is no God besides Allah!
Our mothers nursed us in eagles' nests.
Our fathers taught us to tame horses on the rocks.
There is no God besides Allah!

Our mothers gave us birth for the nation and the native land.
When they needed us, we rose courageously.
There is no God besides Allah!
We grew up in freedom as mountain falcons,
We passed through difficulties and troubles with dignity.
There is no God besides Allah!

Granite rocks will sooner become fused lead and flow
Than we will reject our dignity in fight!
There is no God besides Allah!
Black soil will sooner burst like gunpowder
Than we will pass away having lost our honor!
There is no God besides Allah!

We will never submit to anyone,
We will attain one of the two – death or freedom.
There is no God besides Allah!
Our sisters cure our wounds with their songs,
The eyes of our beloved ones arouse us to martial valor.
There is no God besides Allah!

If hunger gets us down, we will eat the roots.
If thirst harasses us, we will drink the grass dew.
There is no God besides Allah!
We were born at night, when the wolf was whelping.
We are devoted to the nation, the native land, and God.
There is no God besides Allah!

[The last 3 lines of each stanza are sung 2 times.]

Note. Wolf is a symbol of freedom, dignity, and courage of Chechen people. Lion symbolizes the same.


Chechen National Anthem (in Chechen)




National Chechen musical instruments: kekhat-pondar and dechig-pondar.


Another variant of this song (in Chechen)

Words: Abuzar Aydamirov / Chechen folk songs
Singer: Khasmokhmad Khajimuradov

We will never submit to anyone,
We will attain one of the two – freedom or death.
In the spring, we will go out,
We promised God to shed the black blood of the enemies' leaders.

Granite rocks will sooner become fused lead and flow
Than the enemy horde make us kneel down in submission.
Black soil will sooner burst like gunpowder
Than we will pass away having lost our honor!

If hunger gets us down, we will eat the roots.
If thirst harasses us, we will drink the grass dew.
In these mountain caves, we will make fires out of ice,
And we will make them burning with edges of our swords.

We will put on our young sons' shoulders
Our hoods pierced with bullets.
We will give them commission to substitute us
When we meet our death in fight with enemies.

We were born at night, when the wolf was whelping.
We were given our names in the morning, when the lion was roaring.
Our mothers nursed us in eagles' nests.
Our fathers taught us to tame horses on the rocks.

Our mothers gave us birth for the nation and the native land.
When they needed us, we rose courageously.
We grew up in freedom as mountain falcons,
We passed through difficulty and trouble with dignity.

Our daughters cure our wounds with their songs,
Their black eyes arouse us to martial valor.
Until our souls are inside of our bodies,
Enemies will not look at our noble daughters with eyes, full of lust.

We were born at night, when the wolf was whelping.
We were given our names in the morning, when the lion was roaring.
Our mothers nursed us in eagles' nests.
Our fathers taught us to tame horses on the rocks.


Chechnya (in Chechen)




Words: Ali Dimayev
Music: Ali Dimayev
Singer: Ali Dimayev

Words: Ali Dimayev
Music: Ali Dimayev
Singer: Ali Dimayev

In our hearts, fire is burning.
Our happiness has gone.
May great God bless you,
My Muslim Chechnya!

Like a child who lost its heart and is sad,
Do not look at me.
In order that your star may shine brightly,
Let me die for you, Chechnya!

There is no God besides Allah,
May great God bless you,
There is no God besides Allah,
My Muslim Chechnya!

Even being destroyed, you will not kneel down,
We will not allow your pride to fall down,
It is impossible to cover your golden sun with clouds,
My Muslim Chechnya!

Instead of those who are killed,
Those who send greetings to you,
Your dying sons,
Let me die for you, Chechnya!

There is no God besides Allah,
May great God bless you,
There is no God besides Allah,
My Muslim Chechnya!

A falcon, skillfully dancing,
Soothes sorrow and sadness.
For the land, everything is a play.
Smile, my Chechnya!

In our hearts, fire is burning.
Our happiness has gone.
May great God bless you,
My Muslim Chechnya!

There is no God besides Allah,
May great God bless you,
There is no God besides Allah,
My Muslim Chechnya!

[The last chorus is sung 7 times.]


Ingush National Anthem (in Ingush)




Words: Ramzan Tsurov

In the most beautiful part of the mountain land
You are located, Ingushetia!
Proudly you are taking your way to your future,
As long as the world exists, live, Ingushetia!

Allah-God, give strength to Ingushetia,
Great God, allow Ingushetia to live.
Allah-God, give strength to Ingushetia,
Great God, allow Ingushetia to live.

Land, open your large wounds,
Caused to your body by your enemies.
Let your own sons be noble,
Revenge, destroy the bands.

Allah-God, give strength to Ingushetia,
Give it to Ingushetia for revenge.
Allah-God, give strength to Ingushetia,
Give it to Ingushetia for revenge.

In the world, we will not seek convenience,
We want to live without envy.
We will live, cultivating the land,
May we have enough strength to cultivate the land.

Allah-God, give strength to Ingushetia,
Give strength to Ingushetia to cultivate the land.
Allah-God, give strength to Ingushetia,
Give strength to Ingushetia to cultivate the land.

Your thoughts long for justice,
Your heart, like a peace of coal, burns hot.
Our Fatherland, always be
Free, we ask God for this.

Allah-God, give strength to Ingushetia,
Make Ingushetia free!
Allah-God, give strength to Ingushetia,
Make Ingushetia free!


Current Chechen National Anthem (in Chechen)




Words: Hajji-Akhmad Kadyrov
Music: Omar Beksultanov

Chechnya, no matter how much you were ignited with the fire caused by injustice,
You did not fall down, but rose up to live.
You became the lightning of Caucasus and the cradle of freedom.
The dignified people created the honor of our land.

Agreement of your peoples is priceless riches!
Besides you, there is no mother who takes care for Chechen people.
Praising you, we ask you to bless
Our life and our death in the hearth of our Fatherland.

Our forefathers' souls come down to the summit of Bashlam Mountain.
Waves of Argun River speak our mother tongue.
You are a magnificent gift, in eternity past given to us!
The salute song gave us power!

You labor and valor beautify you.
Respect of you and your people will be glad news to you.
Dignified Chechnya, after you have come to the happy way,
At the guard of freedom, live for us!


Adygei (West Circassian) National Anthem (in Adygei/West Circassian)




Authors: Iskhak Mashbash, Umar Tkhabisimov

1. Circassian land -- our beloved country,
Our soul -- let it live.
Let there always be an agreement
In the one family of nations.

Go to the good, move on,
Republic -- our happy home.
Grow, raise up,
Republic -- our high hope.
Increase the glory of your nations.

2. Our ancestors chose for us
A wonderful place in the world.
Their wonderful courage
Are transmitted through centuries.

3. Your sufferings are over,
And your sun shines at you.
You are a part of Russia,
And your heart is free there.

4. While we are alive -- always --
Your land will be in our heart.
And your sky, and your sun
Will always be native for us.