The "National Anthem of the Soviet Union" was the official anthem of the Soviet Union from 1944 until its dissolution in 1991. The music was composed by Alexander Alexandrov, while the original lyrics were written by Gabriel El-Registan and later revised by Sergei Mikhalkov. The anthem celebrated the unity and strength of the Soviet people and their achievements. The anthem is known for its powerful melody and patriotic themes, emphasizing the ideals of communism and the glory of the Soviet state. After the fall of the Soviet Union, the anthem was replaced, but its melody remains popular in various contexts, including in the current anthem of Russia.