The Russian Republics 1: Tuva And Its Anthem

I’ve been thinking for a long time about what to post here besides radio stuff. Still, this topic is quite niche, and interesting to a small number of people. But then I remembered the anthems. There are a large number of them, and the national anthems are only some part of them. Many regions, organizations and the like have their own anthems, and I’m not even talking about historical ones, among which there are real masterpieces. Therefore, I will try from time to time to post various anthems that seem interesting to me. This post is the first in a series called "The Russian Republics".
Below is a bit of information about what I’m talking about at all.
According to its constitution, the Russian Federation is divided into 89 federal subjects, 24 of which are republics. Republics are administrative divisions originally created as nation states to represent areas of non-Russian ethnicity. The indigenous ethnic group that gives its name to the republic is referred to as the titular nationality. However, due to centuries of migration, each nationality is not necessarily a majority of a republic’s population.
Republics differ from other federal subjects in that they have the right to establish their own official language,. have their own constitution, and have an anthem. Other federal subjects, such as krais and oblasts, are not explicitly given this right. And anthems are what interests us here.
Let’s travel to Southern Siberia, where the republic called Tuva is located. Despite the fact that it is 2 times larger than Serbia, its population is only slightly more than 300,000 people. This territory is inhabited by Tuvans. Some people mistakenly think that Tuvans are related to Mongols. And they definitely have similar features, for example, both historically had a nomadic lifestyle, living in their yurts, and both are predominantly Buddhist peoples. However, Tuvans belong to the Turkic peoples, and have their own language, which is not similar to Mongolian. One of the things that Tuva is known for is the unique form of throat singing that exists there called Khoomei, which sounds generally softer than other styles of throat singing.
Speaking of it’s anthem, it is called "Men – tyva men" or "I am a Tuvan", and has been used since 2011. I discovered it about two years ago, and from time to time I come back to listen to it, because in my opinion it sounds strong and proud. Also, if you listen closely, you will be able to hear elements of throat singing in some fragments.
Below are the lyrics in English for those who want to know what is sung there.
The lyrics:
In the most sacred ovaa pass,
I set a stone and I prayed.
Tangdy, Sayan* most hallowed,
With white milk I purified.
Chorus:
I am a Tuvan,
The son of immortal snow-capped peaks.
I am a Tuvan,
The daughter of our homeland’s argent creeks.
In the land of my fathers,
Beloved bliss became thine.
Sound of khoomei** most divine,
Blessed be my Tuvan line.
I am a Tuvan,
The son of immortal snow-capped peaks.
I am a Tuvan,
The daughter of our homeland’s argent creeks.
We are made of holy tribes,
As brothers, friends together we thrive.
For progress as a whole we strive,
As allied Tuvans we live!
I am a Tuvan,
The son of immortal snow-capped peaks.
I am a Tuvan,
The daughter of our homeland’s argent creeks.
* Tangdy and Sayan are mountain systems located in Tuva.
** Khoomei is the Tuvan technique of throat singing.
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