A day late and a ruble short

[necturus]

Yesterday was the birthday of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin.

"Branches were dressed in spring foliage,
Birds began singing and grass to grow;
In springtime all the world observes the birth
Of a great son of a great land.

Refrain:
Lenin is the blossoming springtime;
Lenin is a cry of victory!
Glory to you through the ages, Lenin,
Our dear Ilyich!

The fates of peoples, the dreams of gernerations
He foresaw with his eagle-like vision;
Immortal as life, Lenin will live forever
In the deeds of the wise Party he founded;

Refrain

To friendship and peace Lenin called nations;
We are true to Lenin's bright legacy;
And what inspires us in victorious movement,
Is the great Party of our country.

Refrain

To Lenin: glory!
To the Party: glory!
Glory through the ages!
Glory!"

1955

Music: A. Kholminov; words: Yu. Kamenetsky; translation: mine