The main task now is to strengthen the CC, do battle with all dissenters on the basis of recognition of this CC, and then prepare for a congress as soon as possible. Please do everything possible to ensure the correct assimilation of this task by everyone and its energetic implementation. It is time for Brutus to step onto the stage! We must announce the CC as soon as possible**.

Source: PSS vol. 46

* — or. Ed.

** This letter is a postscript to a letter from N. K. Krupskaya. Ed.

1903

Written December 28, 1902

Sent from London to Samara

First published in 1928 in Lenin Miscellany VIII

Printed from the manuscript