The Worker's Marseillaise (Russian: Рабочая Марсельеза, Rabochaya Marselyeza; mispronounced by Russians as "Marsiliuza".) was 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.
The old world must be destroyed,Tear it down all the way to its root!We do not need the golden idol,We detest the royal palace!We will help our suffering brothers,We will feed the hungry!We curse our enemies for their wicked deeds,We will fight them together!We curse our enemies for their wicked deeds,We will fight them together!ChorusArise, awake working class!Charge the enemy hungry folk!Cry out the vengeance of the people,Forward, forward, forward, forward, forward!Do you still want to be oppressed?Arise, all brother across the country at once!From the Dnieper to the White Sea,And the Volga, to the Caucasus!The thieves, the dogs of the rich,And the evil Tsar!Bring them all down!Light up the dawn of a better life!Bring them all down!Light up the dawn of a better life!ChorusThe rise of the red dawn,The sun of truth and brotherly love!Although we pay a terrible price,With our blood for the happiness of the land!And for our rightful freedoms,The evil will vanish forever!We will unite as one,In the realm of socialism!We will unite as one,In the realm of socialism!Chorus
Note that in English the song does not always refer to Russia, so some of the lyrics referring to the Tsar and Russian locations may be changed.