The State Anthem of the Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic was used from 1946 to 1996. Lyrics were removed in 1991 as a result of the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the gaining of independence of Turkmenistan. The current State Anthem of Turkmenistan later replaced the Turkmen SSR anthem in 1996.
Background
thumb|Vocal version
thumb|US Navy Band post-1991 version
It was used from 1946 to 1996. The music was composed by Veli Mukhatov, who also composed the current national anthem of Turkmenistan; the lyrics were written by Aman Kekilov and a group of authors. On 12 April 1978, the original lyrics were changed to remove mentions of Joseph Stalin. After Turkmenistan's independence was declared, the song's melody was still used until late 1996. However, there were no lyrics in the new version.</poem>
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The bulwark of peoples' friendship is unbreakable.
The entire Soviet Union's become a united family!
And the Russians have become a stronghold of friendship.
We're blessed with happiness in our native land.
Sing to the native land sunny and free!
The Party of Lenin's a wise helmsman.
Your victorious step is headed towards communism,
Blossom, Soviet land! Flourish, dear Turkmenistan!
II
Lenin's paved us a clear way to freedom
And led us to eternal happy life.
He raised the people to fight for justice,
And inspired them to exploits and labour triumph!
III
We selflessly serve the cause of communism,
We've tied our destinies to it – today to come.
And with the scarlet banner, the banner of the Motherland,
To the greatest aim valorously we march on!
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1946–1978 version
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