"Obituary: Sergei Mikhalkov: Russian author of plays, screenplays and children's literature who penned the words to the National Anthem of the Soviet Union"
September 4, 2009 · Iss. 7143, pg. 35 · by: John Riley
The New York Times (US)
"Sergei V. Mikhalkov, 96, Russian Anthem's Lyricist"
September 3, 2009 · Vol. 158, Iss. 54,787, pg. A29 · by: Michael Schwirtz
The Guardian (GB)
"Sergei Mikhalkov"
August 31, 2009 · pg. Main - 30 · by: Luke Harding
The Los Angeles Times (US)
"Sergei Mikhalkov Dies at 96; Author of Soviet, Russian National Anthems"