Republic of Karelia Anthem (Instrumental) Гимн Республики Карелия

The Republic of Karelia (Russian: Респу́блика Каре́лия; Karelian: Karjalan tazavaldu; Finnish: Karjalan tasavalta; Veps: Karjalan Tazovaldkund), or Karelia (Russian: Каре́лия, Ка́рьяла; Karelian: Karjal), is a republic of Russia situated in Northern Europe. The Anthem of the Republic of Karelia is the regional anthem. The music for the anthem was written by Alexander Beloborodov. (English Lyrics / Translation) Motherland Karelia! Ancient and wise country. One family of brother-nations, Karelia! Ring, lakes, and sing, taiga! Native land, you are dear to me. High on your mountains I stand And a song to your glory I sing.