March 25, 1918

I propose that especially energetic measures be adopted to accelerate the clearing of the premises on Varvarka (the building of the "Якорь" insurance company). The relocation of the "Якорь" insurance company to its new premises on Varvarka must take place without delay, so that the interests of the members of this company, especially foreigners, could not suffer any damage whatsoever. I request that you report to me without fail on the execution of this proposal.

Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars

V. Ulyanov (Lenin)

First published in 1933 in Lenin Miscellany XXI

Printed from the manuscript