"God Save the Tsar!" was the national anthem of the Russian Empire. The song was chosen from a competition held in 1833 and was first performed on 18 December 1833. It was composed by violinist Alexei Lvov, with lyrics written by the court poet Vasily Zhukovsky. It was the anthem until the February Revolution of 1917, after which "Worker's Marseillaise" was adopted as the new national anthem until the overthrow of the Russian Provisional Government by the Bolsheviks in the October Revolution of the same year. Lyrics: Vasily Zhukovsky Music: Alexei Lvov Source: Wikipedia Disclaimer: This YouTube channel does not support or endorse any particular ideology, nation, war, terrorist groups or movements. The content shared on this channel is solely for educational and musical preservation purposes only. Any views or opinions expressed in the videos do not necessarily reflect those of the channel or its creators. The channel does not intend to promote or glorify violence, hatred, or discrimination in any form.