Date: 1917-12
Source: ru:PSS/v35

In defense of the Soviet project, Lenin argues that the Supreme Council of National Economy cannot be reduced to a parliament; rather, it must serve as a militant body in the economic struggle against capitalists and landowners—just as the Council of People’s Commissars does in the political sphere.

“Novaia Zhizn,” No. 192, December 3 (16), 1917

Printed according to the text of the newspaper “Novaia Zhizn.”