[October 15, 1920]

October 15, 1920
Comrade Khalepsky
I inform you that, contrary to your statement, the Moscow—Kharkov telephone line, which I tested last night, is working abominably. I heard poorly, I was barely heard, it was impossible to communicate.
I demand immediate improvement, so that it works no worse than the Petrograd line.
Report to me on the measures taken.
If it is not put in order, I will hold you accountable.
Chairman of the Council of Labor and Defense Lenin