V. I. Lenin

Source: ru:LS/v34;es:MT
Translated: machine translation (DeepSeek) from the Russian; AI-translated.

TELEGRAM TO J. V. STALIN
Kharkov
February 22, 1920

It is essential immediately to engage interpreters in all staffs and military institutions, making it absolutely obligatory for everyone to accept statements and documents in the Ukrainian language. This is absolutely necessary—concessions and a maximum of equality in regard to language.

Concerning salaries for railwaymen, I will speak presently. I hear you well if you speak distinctly, and therefore reply to me by telephone to both my telegrams.

Lenin