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Former national anthem of Romanian People's Republic | |
| Lyrics | Aurel Baranga |
| Music | Matei Socor |
| Adopted | 1948 |
| Relinquished | 1953 |
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Zdrobite cătușe
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"Zdrobite cătușe" (Broken Shackles) was the national anthem of the Romanian People's Republic between 1948 and 1953. The lyrics were written by Aurel Baranga and the music by Matei Socor.[1]
The lyrics of『Zdrobite cătușe』reflect the communist ideology of the Romanian People's Republic. The anthem celebrates the overthrow of the previous government and the establishment of the new communist regime, with references to the struggle of the working class and the collective effort of the people to build a new society.
The chorus of the anthem, "Long live, long live our Republic," is a rallying cry for the new regime and the people of Romania to work together to build a better future. The lyrics also express a commitment to unity, peace, and hard work, as well as a determination to continue fighting for the new republic's success.
Overall,『Zdrobite cătușe』was a powerful and stirring anthem that reflected the ideals and aspirations of the Romanian People's Republic during its early years. While it was only used for a short time, it remains an important symbol of Romanian history and culture.
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Zdrobite cătușe în urmă rămân |
Broken chains are left behind |
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