V. I.

Lenin

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To:   HIS MOTHER

February 21, 1914

Mother dearest, I have received your postcard— merci . What a difference
between your weather and ours here! Here it is already spring—there has been no snow for a long time, it is warm,
we do not wear galoshes and the sun is unusually bright
for these parts. We cannot believe that we are in “wet”
Krakow. It is a pity that you and Manyasha have to live
in a nasty little town!... I have been to Paris and not to
London and have had quite a good trip. Paris is a very unsuitable town for a man of modest means to live in, and
very tiring. But there is no better and more lively town
to stay in for a short time, just for a visit, for an outing. It
made a good change.

In summer we shall probably go to Poronin again.

I embrace you fondly, my dear, and hope you keep well.
Best regards to Manyasha.

Yours,

V. U.

P.S. Nadya and Y.V. also send many kisses.

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