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(English version below, also available on iTunes, Spotify, etc.) Great Russian national hymn, sung during parades and defiles, often in presence of the Tsar or Grand Dukes. This great hymn of praise was listened to while standing or sung along. After a visit of the German emperor to the Tsar, this hymn was also introduced in Germany, although with a different German text: Ich bete dich an, oh Macht der Liebe (I pray to you, oh power of love). Great Russian hymn, sung during parades, often in presence of the Tsar or other royalties. Recorded at Grote Kerk, Blokzijl (NL). Composer: DS Bortnyansky