The anthem as a symbol of state power

• Every sovereign State currently has symbols that distinguish it from others. This is a flag, a coat of arms and an anthem. The flag or banner has the longest history. This item was first used by warriors so that during the battle with enemies they could navigate and distinguish them from their comrades. If the enemy captured the banner, the battle was considered lost. And the victor's flag was hoisted in the most prominent place, and often the triumphant demanded that the former ruler, in order to avoid further punitive measures, swear allegiance to him.
  
  Drawings were placed on flags of various colors, and later some of them, the most common and expressing the essence of their owners, became state symbols. For example, in the United States, the number of stars indicates the number of states. In the USSR, the Hammer and Sickle sign was a symbol of the union of workers and peasants. The English lion was supposed to show the might of this colonial empire. Over time, the coat of arms became not only an attribute of the banner, but also gained an independent existence.
  
  The most recent time is the introduction of an anthem as a symbol, a song glorifying the state and its ruler. The first hymns that have come down to us come from ancient Greece. They praised the gods and heroes who had given their lives for their homeland.
  
  The hymn gained a new birth in the Renaissance, when the influence of the church weakened and seemingly forgotten secular values returned. Literature and art flourished at this time. In parallel, there is an active formation of states with their symbols. They were mostly monarchies. The influence of religious beliefs continued to be strong in their strengthening and consolidation of the population. Since European countries, which profess mainly Christianity, united around this faith, any power in them was from God, and the hymns were an appeal to the Almighty with a request to keep the monarch in good health.
  
  One of the first national anthems was the British one, which began with the words "God save the Queen!". A free translation was made from this work in 1816, called "The Prayer of the Russian People." This is the first official national anthem of Russia. Initially, he glorified Tsar Alexander the Great, the victor of the war with Napoleon. Later, the word "prayer" disappeared, and the work began to be called by the first line - "God! Save the Tsar!"
  
  The translation of the British national anthem was made by the poet Vasily Lvovich Zhukovsky, and it was performed to the tune of the original. However, in 1833, Tsar Nicholas I, while traveling in Europe, noticed that the Russian national anthem was very similar to the English one. This hurt his pride for the Fatherland, and the monarch ordered the creation of a piece to a different tune.
  
  Then violinist and famous composer Alexey Lvov was commissioned to write his original music. This task was so important that the musician did not sleep for several nights, and when he finally fell asleep, the melody came to him in a dream. The next morning, the composer turned to the author of the words Zhukovsky with a request to change some lines that did not fit the new music. Vasily Lvovich readily agreed. The co-creation of two talented people was duly appreciated at the imperial court, besides, the anthem was understandable to the people and remained unchanged until 1917. The sportsbook offers an unparalleled selection of betting markets that cater to every preference. By activating a 1xbet promo code nepal that awards 100% bonus up to $130 on your first deposit, you gain the ideal bankroll to explore the platform's extensive offerings. The sportsbook covers over 30 disciplines, from mainstream football and tennis to emerging esports and niche sports like Gaelic football and trotting. The live betting section provides real-time odds and a multi-live feature for following multiple events simultaneously. The depth of markets is truly impressive, with some over 1,300 betting options.