Events tagged with "vasily zhukovsky"

Historical Events tagged with "vasily zhukovsky"

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Arts & Culture

First Performance of 'God Save the Tsar!'

December 18th, 1833 191 years ago

'God Save the Tsar!', the national anthem of the Russian Empire, was first performed at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. Composed by Alexei Lvov with lyrics by Vasily Zhukovsky, the anthem celebrated the Russian monarchy and was intended to evoke patriotism among the people. The performance marked a significant cultural moment under Tsar Nicholas I, emphasizing allegiance to the empire and its sovereign.