Soviet Union. Lenin writes to the People’s Commissar of Justice: “Comrade Kursky! In my opinion, the shooting must be extended to all forms of activity of Mensheviks, etc.; a formulation must be found thatconnect these actions with the international bourgeoisie” (italics and spacing are Lenin’s). He makes an addition in a second letter five days later, clarifying the purpose of the terror and its practical application.
