Worker's Marseillaise

The Worker's Marseillaise () is a Russian revolutionary song set to the tune of the Marseillaise (although in many recordings the tune is not exactly the same, particularly before the refrain). The lyrics were authored by Pyotr Lavrov, first published on 1 July 1875. The lyrics are not a direct translation of the French ones and are very radical-socialist in spirit. 

It existed alongside several other popular versions, among others a Soldier's Marseillaise and a Peasant's Marseillaise. 

This anthem was popular during the 1905 Russian Revolution and was used as a national anthem by the Russian Provisional Government until its overthrow in the October Revolution. It remained in use by Soviet Russia for a short time alongside The Internationale. During the 1917 Revolution it was played at all public assemblies, street demonstrations, concerts and plays.

Lyrics

See also
 La marseillaise de la Commune, French revolutionary song created and used by the Paris Commune in 1871.
 Deutsche Arbeiter-Marseillaise (German Workers' Marseillaise), German revolutionary song

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Category:Russian anthems
Category:Russian Revolution
Category:Socialist Revolutionary Party
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