Russia, O my Russia, hail! br Steeds as tempests flying, br Howling of the distant wolves, br Eagles high, shrill crying! br Hail, my Russia, hail! Hail high! br Hail thy green forests proud, br Hail thy silvery nightingales, br Hail Steppes and wind and cloud!br br Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoybr br