Soviet anthem

[punisa]

Like it ? Dislike it?
Personally I can't help myself, each time I listen to it I get goosebumps. And I listen to it often :)

I don't understand Russian too well, but even if it was anthem of Antarctica I'd feel the same. It's just so ... good :star2:

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[hugsandmarxism]

Paul Robeson (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Robeson) did an excellent English version.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtU3vUOa2sw

Anthem of the USSR - English


Music: A.Alexandrov Lyrics: S. Mikhalkov


United Forever in Friendship and Labour,
Our mighty Republics will ever endure.
The Great Soviet Union will Live through the Ages.
The Dream of a People their fortress secure.


Long Live our Soviet Motherland,
Built by the People's mighty hand.
Long Live our People, United and Free.
Strong in our Friendship tried by fire.
Long may our Crimson Flag Inspire,
Shining in Glory for all Men to see.


Through Days dark and stormy where Great Lenin Lead us
Our Eyes saw the Bright Sun of Freedom above
and Stalin our Leader with Faith in the People,
Inspired us to Build up the Land that we Love.


Long Live our Soviet Motherland,
Built by the People's mighty hand.
Long Live our People, United and Free.
Strong in our Friendship tried by fire.
Long may our Crimson Flag Inspire,
Shining in Glory for all Men to see.


We fought for the Future, destroyed the invaders,
and Brought to our Homeland the Laurels of Fame.
Our Glory will live in the Memory of Nations
and All Generations will Honour Her Name.


Long Live our Soviet Motherland,
Built by the People's mighty hand.
Long Live our People, United and Free.
Strong in our Friendship tried by fire.
Long may our Crimson Flag Inspire,
Shining in Glory for all Men to see.

[punisa]

Paul Robeson (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Robeson) did an excellent English version.

Agreed, a beautiful version and the only one to which I can actually sing along :lol:
Robeson was a cool guy, very inspired by USSR:



From what I have already seen of the workings of the Soviet Government, I can only say that anybody who lifts his hand against it ought to be shot! It is the government's duty to put down any opposition to this really free society with a firm hand, and I hope they will always do it, for I already regard myself at home here. This is home to me. I feel more kinship to the Russian people under their new society than I ever felt anywhere else. It is obvious that there is no terror here, that all the masses of every race are contented and support their government.


Although this might sound a bit radical, I honestly believe that Paul was thrilled to find out that in USSR nobody was judging him on the basis of the colour of his skin.