![cover image](https://wikiwandv2-19431.kxcdn.com/_next/image?url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ad/Emblem_of_South_Ossetia.svg/640px-Emblem_of_South_Ossetia.svg.png&w=640&q=50)
National Anthem of the Republic of South Ossetia
National anthem of South Ossetia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The National Anthem of the Republic of South Ossetia,[note 1][lower-alpha 1] also known by its incipit "Beloved Ossetia",[lower-alpha 2] was adopted on 5 May 1995. The lyrics were written by Totraz Kokaev,[1] and the music was composed by Felix Alborov.[2][3] It was composed before South Ossetia's de facto independence from Georgia, while both were still part of the Soviet Union.[4]
Quick Facts English:, Also known as ...
English: National Anthem of the Republic of South Ossetia | |
---|---|
Республикӕ Хуссар Ирыстоны Паддзахадон гимн | |
![]() | |
National anthem of ![]() | |
Also known as | Уарзон Ирыстон! Warzon Iryston! |
Lyrics | Totraz Kokaev |
Music | Felix Alborov |
Adopted | 1995 |
Audio sample | |
2009 official vocal recording by the consolidated male choir of North and South Ossetia (three verses) | |
Close
The anthem is played at state functions, as well as South Ossetia politicians' meetings with foreign leaders[5][6] and at the beginning and end of the school week.[7]