Shche ne vmerla Ukrainy i slava, i volia

The origins of the Ukrainian national anthem can be traced back to a gathering of Ukrainian ethnographer Pavlo Chubynskyi in 1862. Influenced by Polish patriotic themes, Chubynskyi's lyrics were inspired by a performance of Serbian songs. The poem was first published in 1863, mistakenly attributed to Taras Shevchenko, and gained popularity in Western Ukraine.

Mykhailo Verbytskyi, a composer from the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, set Chubynskyi's lyrics to music, with the first public choral performance occurring in 1864 at the Ruska Besida Theatre in Lviv.

The anthem was adopted by the Ukrainian People's Republic in 1917, though it was not legislatively established as the sole national anthem until later. During the Soviet era, the anthem faced bans and was suppressed to diminish nationalist sentiments, although it was briefly recognized as the anthem of Carpatho-Ukraine in 1939.

On 15 January 1992, 'Shche ne vmerla Ukrainy' was officially adopted as the state anthem of Ukraine by the parliament. The lyrics were formally recognized on 6 March 2003, with modifications to the original text. The law passed with a significant majority, affirming the anthem's importance in the national identity.

The anthem gained renewed significance during the Orange Revolution in 2004 and the Euromaidan protests in 2013, where it became a rallying cry for demonstrators.

The anthem has been a symbol of resistance and national pride, especially during the Russo-Ukrainian War. It has been performed by various orchestras worldwide in solidarity with Ukraine. The anthem's themes resonate deeply with the Ukrainian struggle for sovereignty and self-identity.

Notable arrangements and performances have included interpretations by various artists, reflecting its enduring relevance in Ukrainian culture.