NOTES TO THE POLITBURO OF THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE OF THE RCP(b), INCLUDING DRAFT RESOLUTIONS
Comrade Molotov, I request that you submit the present article—and my following proposals—to the members of the Politburo for a vote, by circulating them in a circular manner.

1. Do not object to the publication of this article by Comrade Lenin in Tuesday’s issues of Izvestia and Pravda.

2. Issue a directive to the Soviet and Party press, from the perspective outlined above, to assess the Berlin Agreement—particularly by thoroughly exposing the precise, factual links between the Socialist-Revolutionaries and the Mensheviks, the right wings of both parties, and the international bourgeoisie.

3. In order to achieve the aforementioned objectives, expedite the publication, in all European languages, of Savinkov’s pamphlet “The Struggle Against the Bolsheviks” and of St. Ivanovich’s pamphlet “The Twilight of Russian Social Democracy,” with detailed explanations demonstrating how both these pamphlets convincingly reveal the real connections between the right wings of the Mensheviks and the Socialist-Revolutionaries and the forces of international reaction.

4. Entrust Comrade Trotsky with the task of ensuring that such materials—and similar ones—are published in all languages, accompanied by appropriate explanatory notes, as soon as possible.

5. By telegraph, propose to Comrade Radek that he travel to Moscow as soon as possible, bringing with him the complete minutes of the Berlin Conference.

6. Prohibit Comrade Bukharin from traveling to Russia, and instead require him to return for further medical treatment.
Lenin
Dictated over the telephone
April 9, 1922

First published based on the secretary’s record (mechanized copy)

To Comrade Stalin, for the Politburo:
With regard to Comrade Zinoviev’s proposal, I now vote in favor of not summoning Radek, but rather limiting ourselves to requesting all the detailed minutes of the Berlin Conference, so that they may be sent via diplomatic mail.
I strongly oppose Bukharin’s trip here, since it would unnecessarily interfere with his medical treatment. 93
Lenin
Dictated over the telephone
April 10, 1922

First published based on the secretary’s record (mechanized copy)