Worker's Marseillaise
The Worker's Marseillaise is a Russian revolutionary song set to the tune of the Marseillaise. 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
