4. December 12, 1922. Dear Comrades!
I regret that I am unable to greet you in person. I send you my warmest wishes for success in your work. I hope that, despite your lofty title, you will not forget the most essential task—namely, to advance, in a practical and businesslike manner, the preparation of youth and the promotion of education.
With the best communist greetings,
V. Ulyanov (Lenin)
“Pravda,” No. 275, December 5, 1922.

Printed from a typewritten copy, revised and signed by V. I. Lenin
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