V. I.

Lenin

1902

29

To:   L. I. GOLDMAN [2]

Do you consider it essential that the existence of an
Iskra print-shop in Russia be kept secret? That is to say:
are you against our widely showing the Russian copy abroad? [3]

As regards the general maladjustment of our affairs, of
which, according to the person who has recently seen you, [4]
you so bitterly complain, we can be of little assistance.
The Russian members of the Iskra organisation should form a solid core and achieve a proper distribution of Iskra throughout Russia. That is wholly a matter for the Russian
organisation. If we achieve it, success is assured. But
without it, maladjustment is inevitable. [1]

For the sake of proper distribution and prestige it would be extremely
important to print Iskra in Russia, every third or fourth
issue, choosing one of more permanent interest. Perhaps
No. 13, [5] for example, should be chosen.

But once you do print, print a much larger number of copies; we should try at least once to satiate the whole
of Russia. Do you remember how you yourself complained of the small circulation?

Once again, best regards and congratulations on your success!