The Internationale

A socialist and communist anthem first published in French in 1888, with lyrics by Eugène Pottier and music by Pierre De Geyter. Translated into many languages, it became a song of international labor movements.

Eugène Pottier: A French poet and revolutionary who wrote the lyrics of “The Internationale” in 1871. He composed the words as a poem after the defeat of the Paris Commune.
Proletarian internationalism: The political principle that workers across national borders share interests and should cooperate. The song calls workers of different countries into a common struggle.
Communist Party of the Soviet Union: The ruling political party of the Soviet Union from its founding until 1991. The party used the anthem as a major symbol of Soviet political identity.
Chinese translation of The Internationale: A Chinese-language version of “The Internationale” used by socialist and communist movements. Its translated lyrics became a prominent revolutionary song in Chinese political life.
Workers' anthem: A song used to express the identity, aims, or solidarity of workers. “The Internationale” is among the best-known songs in this broader tradition.
Pierre De Geyter: A Belgian-born French worker and composer who set “The Internationale” to music in 1888. His melody made Pottier’s poem a singable anthem.
Class struggle: Conflict between social classes over power, resources, and economic arrangements. The lyrics frame social change as a struggle against the established order.
State Anthem of the Soviet Union: The official national anthem of the Soviet Union from 1944 to 1991. It replaced “The Internationale” as the Soviet state anthem in 1944.
Russian translation of The Internationale: A Russian-language version of “The Internationale” that served as the Soviet national anthem until 1944. Its use as a state anthem gave the song a distinct official role.
The Red Flag: A socialist song written by Jim Connell in 1889 and associated with labor movements. It became a major British labor anthem alongside “The Internationale.”

Linked from 6 pages