[4] On 18 August 2008, a competition was announced by the Heraldic Commission to create symbols for the new krai, to "most vividly reflect the historical development of the region, its spiritual, political, economic, cultural and national heritage.

[6] In November 2007, composer and head of the Kamchatka Choir Capella Evgeniy Morozov, who had composed the anthem for the former Kamchatka Oblast, had expressed his intention to submit the same anthem to the upcoming competition, saying that it corresponded to the objective in "both music and text".

Сквозь рассветный туман Вновь курится вулкан И зовёт рыбаков океан.

В жизни стоит любого богатства Наше дружное, крепкое братство.

Мы надеждой живём, Ты, Камчатка, — наш дом, Как святыню тебя бережём.

День России берёт здесь начало, На Камчатке, у наших причалов.

Нет надёжней щита, Чем границы черта, Здесь России форпост — навсегда.