I still say the Soviet/Russian anthem musically is the best anthem.
The lyrics do leave much to be desired, though.
Just makes one want to ... kick up their heels and march into Poland, Hungary, Cuba, Eastern Germany...
But then again, I feel like that after a half a bottle of cheap vodka, too...
:^)
That is definitely in the top 5 (non American) for me along with:
Bulgaria
Hungary
Kazakhstan (uh, the real one)
Japan
Bonus would be “The Maple Leaf Forever”, and the old Persian anthem.
Through the storms shone the light of freedom
And the great Lenin led the way.
Stalin has raised us to serve the masses,
Inspired us to labor and to achieve heroic deeds.
Glory to our free fatherland!
The friendship of the people people is the stronghold of hope.
Flag of the Soviets! Flag of the people!
Carry it from one victory to another!