Romania

Words by: Aurel Baranga
Music by: Matei Socor
In use: 1948-1953

Romania's first anthem as a communist republic was introduced January 4, 1948, a few days after the deposition of the monarchy. The anthem was written by Aurel Baranga, a poet and playwright who was widely seen as sympathetic to the communist regime and a collaborator with the government.

Special thanks to: Adrian Vexler for some of this information.

See also: Romania (1881-1947), Romania (1953-1977), Romania (1977-1990), Romania (1990-).