Rabochaya Marselyeza

Рабочая Марсельеза

English: The Worker's Marseillaise
anthem of Russian Republic Russian Soviet Republic (Briefly, alongside The Internationale)
Lyrics	Pyotr Lavrov
Music	Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle
Adopted	1917
Relinquished	1918
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The Worker's Marseillaise (Russian: Рабочая Марсельеза, Rabochaya Marselyeza) 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 July 1, 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 Russian Revolution of 1905 and was used as a national anthem by Russia's Provisional Government until its overthrow in the October Revolution. It remained in use by the Soviets for a short time alongside The Internationale. During the 1917 Revolution it was played at all public assemblies, street demonstrations, concerts and plays.