Lyrics by Ivan Franko
Music by Mykola Lysenko
English translation by Vira Rich
Lyrics of the song was written by famous Ukrainian writer, poet and politician Ivan Franko in 1880, music was written by famous Ukrainian composer Mykola Lysenko in 1905. Song became popular during the period of Ukrainian revolution in 1917-21. Also this song was considered to be unofficial anthem of West-Ukrainian National Republic, it was played after Ukrainian national anthem in January 22, 1919, when the Unification Act between Ukrainian National Republic and West-Ukrainian National Republic was proclaimed.
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