Russia is a little behind on the Industrial Revolution and has been pushed around by his bosses, who change very often. He asks Latvia to do something in order to develop Russia's industry.
I envy how well-off
other peoples' places are.
.أنا أحسد الآخرين على أماكنهم
Ich beneide die anderen
um ihre reichen Böden …
Envidio cuán ricas
son las tierras de los otros.
J’envie les autres et leurs richesses.