Date: 1921-12-24
Source: ru:PSS/v54

Source: PSS vol 54

Do not lose your composure—this is unacceptable and shameful; you are no 14‑year‑old debutante.

I have forwarded your letters to Sokolnikov, whom I intend to propose to the Central Committee for dispatch to Turkestan to investigate the matter.

I spoke with Sokolnikov and, entre nous!*, secured his agreement that the case initiated against you is utterly absurd.

* – between us! Ed.

Do not lose your composure.

Continue working without retreating from any front. Learn to gather materials against those who have launched this ridiculous campaign in a businesslike and calm manner.

Yours, Lenin

Written in the hand of L. A. Fotieva

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Written on December 24, 1921.

First published in 1959.

In Lenin Collection XXXVI

Printed according to the original text,