To the Third Congress of the Young Communist International

Moscow^[1]

Written 4 December, 1922 · First published Pravda No. 275, December 5, 1922; Published according to a typewritten copy corrected and signed by Lenin · page 446 · Translated by David Skvirsky and George Hanna

December 4, 1922

Dear Comrades,

I regret that I cannot greet you in person. I send you my best wishes for success in your work. I hope that notwithstanding your lofty title you will not forget the main thing, namely, that it is necessary to promote in a practical manner the training and education of young people.

With best communist greetings,

V. Ulyaizov (Lenin)

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[1] The Third Congress of the Young Communist International took place in Moscow on December 4-16, 1922. It was attended by 121 delegates from 38 youth organisations in different countries. Lenin’s letter of greetings was read at the opening session. The congress sent him a message in reply.