STALINS'S ROLE IN CURRENT PARTY INDOCTRINATION AND RECRUITMENT

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• Document Creation Date: November 11, 2016
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• Publication Date: March 6, 1953
• Content Type: REPORT

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TRINAVON-AND_ RECRUIT MEN
Smee Staltnts death there have been many interpretation$
*PA. specula ive rrert?s.concerning the meaning and significance
of the new tactics ,(peace offensive, relaxation of internal and
external tensions) developed by the post.-Stalin Soviet re"gttpe,
Sonde, observers have gone so far as to .suggest that the new
regime is instituting a fundamental change in-the Stalinist grand
trategy1
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This paper sets outevidet#car,. owe rer, stww ng rs't
6.talin&a role as the ntaster,theoretician, of the Communist w,nr l
is still.being acinowledgs&d and cemented throughout the inter-
national Communist mQIvernent; in contradistinction to the fact
than theyluring one, 'here still is considerable .co ,tine ty In
Stslire =gale?as ma seer strategists and therefore it seems coi`;ect
to assume that there is continuity in, the basic _strategiceconcept
of, Marais ?-Leninism.Stalinism
The continung''role of Stal;n`as a symbol of Communist
ship ' drives. have' been instituted in honoi add in the n*ne of Sl liis.
M+ IMft, *COM ^140M A nf,M ie arhitI erehv intensive &
.st, atigy. ,s. further emphasized by tie :tr Id noticed in reveal;
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This paper sets out some evidence 'to this effect also,
Socialism in. the USSR since his de#*h, by'vatious Communist
4. in parts A - D evidence, is sorted out concerning the treatment
afforded Stalin's theories, particularly hit ~sasoptsic'. Psdblsms of
Parties (A. Satellites; B. WIsteass,~Communist Parties= C. Middle
Bast and Colonial-Areas, b. US t and General Reference).
As revealed in overt Cotxunun$rt, media, 'there have been
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?continug discussions of, Stalin's writings. crtpecially his economic
esasys. There have been many notices of, the popularising of
Stalihrs economic work amo.ng.v-arious Party cadres. with lectures,
seminars, and other educatval aids planned. Communists seem
generally agreed that they case 1e*Tn,much from a, study of Stalin's
1 works, particularly his economic, essays and, his address to the 19th
CPSU Congress. To date, the interest and acceptance of Stalin's
economic theories gene rally shows do evidence of abating, although
in the USSR, Stalin himself has not always, been credited with their
origin. (See items. D Z0. 22, 23)
6, The intensity of. study with respect to Stalin's works appears
prod not necessarily included in. this survey. has noted.. in general,
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to be.greste.st. within the Satellites and somewhat less within non-
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particular, a disparity in the continued ?*o i4ehee of Stalin in the
Satellite press as contra*tdd with a reduced attention given him in the
-USSR. This is not entirely -borne ?otut in this survey with respect to
treatment .afforded Stalin and his works by the local ( provincial)
Party media in the USSR.
7. Although Communists everywhere are generally exhorted to
study Stalin's wocrks' because of thebroad teachings they contain, his
economic work is also receiving specific application in specific
areas. Within the Satellites, his. Economic Problems of Socialism
in the USSR is being utilized to exhort workers to new heights of
production and industrial achievement and to contribute thereby to a
transition: from Socialism to Communism. Within Western countries,
Communists are studying Stalin's economic work in order to equip
themselves with necessary knowledge concerning the destruction of
the.capitalist yoke within their countries. In India and colonial areas,
Stalin's work purports to explain Western exploitation of these
countries :as sources of raw materials for Western benefit and dump-
ing grounds.-for W tern surpluses. ` In all this evidence, there has
been no suggestion of a fundamental change, or non- acceptance, of
.Stalin" s grand strategy by the new Soviet leadership.
8. As an appendix to this survey, an additional section (E) i
included on. membership drives by .various?Communist Parties through
a "Stalin. Enrollment" campaign. Following the death of Lenin, the
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CPSU (B) engaged in what yeas known as the` ''Lenin Enrollimn at," the
official Soviet,:vereion was,;thatmasses of workers spontafeoUgly
sought membersh~p in the, Party. Aa..indicated in section E, some
Communist 'Parties, are currently conducting similar recruitments
iii .the 'name of Stalin.
9. It will beafi.tatle and interesting to observe further ft-&16's
role. jn 'the field of Party-Indoctrination ancHrecruitment, partic'til rly
because a change in the, pattern observed currently i~ouid"pr"ove to be
highly significant.
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A. Satellite s
(Note: The main body of surveyed material on the Satellites consists
of the Cominform Journal and, to a lesser degree, of a selected.,
sampling of radio broadcasts.
1. A member of the Czech CC discusses Stalin's economic work
and the' materials of the 19th Congress. In particular, he links the
Czech National Conference to Stalin's.economic work.and stresses
that future Czech 'Party -work will be approached in the. light of this=
writing. The 9t44 of these two items are now the focal point of the
Party school ciirri, alum; lectures,. seminars, and classes are being
held to,fuiither their study. He emphasizes that through a study of
Stalin's i6diiomic theses, the ideological work of the Czech Party is
raised to a higher plane. He concludes that people in all countries
can see in Stalin's works a method whereby they have learnt and are
learning how to fight successfully against the class enemy.
(Cominform Journal, 6 Mar 53.)
2. A study of Stalin's economic work and the materials of the
19th Congress are being undertaken in China. Stalin's economic
essays are reported in a Chinese editioxi. A study of this work and
the. 19th Congress is now one of the main tasks, of the Party in China,
with functionaries and leading cadres now studying and popularising
them. (Cominform Journal,;"6 Mar. 53)
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3. In Poland, the Party Institute is holding sessions on the economic
work of Stalin and papers are being written on its significance.
(Cominform Journal, 6 Mar 53 )
4. Mao Tee -tung in China writes that all the works of Stalin are
an immortal contribution to Marxism and that his "History of the
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CPSU (B) Short Course," his "Foundations of Leninism," and his
last great work on economics are an encyclopaedia of Ma*Usm-
Leninism. Mao says that the Chinese find the ways to victories in
the works of Stalin. (Cominform Journal, 13 Mar 53 )
5. In East Germany, the SED writes that Stalin's work on
economics equips all prggressive mankind in the struggle for a
bright future and tka.t this work gives the CP#tT and all Soviet people
a clear prggram of building Communism in the USSR. (Cominform
Journal, 13 Mar. 53)
6. Pieck i}i East Germany , writing, on the anni,rersary of Marx's
death, concludes that Stalin's economic work made 4 profound
analysis of the general crisis of the entire capitalist system and dig-
covered, th, basic economic laws of Socialism ar}4 of modern
.capitalism. (Corninform Journal, 20 Mar 53)
7. A member of the Rumanian CC says that Stalin enriched the.
teachings of.the Party with theses .of vital significance for the world
Communist movement. One of the. was' Stalin's history of the
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CPSU; another waq lip economic work whe re is charted the grand
pr9grarn of pon nun..st,construction in the USSR--a model for all.
(Cominform Journal, 27 Mar 53)
8. A Hungarian Politburo member states that Stalin's teachings
provide mankind with the answer as to how to break with a world of
strife, oppression, etc. (Cominform Journal, 27 Mar 53)
9. The General Secretary of the Albanian Party says that
Communists, in all countries will follow Stalin's teachings. (Cominform
Journal, 3 Apr 53 )
10. In China, the.big demand for Stalin's works has resulted in a
publishing house putting out large editions of his works. (Cominform
Journal, 3 Apr 53 )
11. In Rumania, Party members are continuing to study Stalin's
work on economics and are holding discussions, seminars, and
lectures on it. (Cominform Jourani, 3 Apr 53)
12. The CC chairman in Poland writes how much is owed to
Stalin. He says that Stalin determined the course of the 19th Congress
by his classical, wank on economics. An assimilation of Stalin's
.teachings will lead to strength and an essential condition for the growth
of Party strength is a more vigorous and profound mastery of Stalin's
teachings. Each indiv;ual Party member should master,them.
Classes are being organized to study Stalin's most' important works.
(Cominfor-m Journal, 10 Apr, 5
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13. A Czech CC member discusses the works of Stalin and says
that Stalin's economic work formulates the basic economic law of
modern capitalism and explains the US striving for world .domination;
The liberation of people will be undertaken by the Party in line with
Stalin's address to the 19th Congress. (Co.minform Journal,
10 Apr 53)
14. A Bulgarian CC member says that a wide study of the
decisions of the 19th Congress and of Stalin's economic work will
serve to raise the level' of members' consciousness, activity, and
responsibility. These works are a new mighty weapon in the hands
of Communists and a guide to action in the fight for the future.
(Cominform Journal, 17 Apr 53)
15, In Albania, popularisation of the materials of the 19th Congress
and of Stalin's economic work is the center of the ideological work of
the Party. 'Lectures are being given and the press is featuring
material to help those studying Stalin's economic theses. (Cominform
Journal, 17 Apr 53)
16. The Polish Academy of Sciences held a session on April 17,
in which Stalin's economic work was greatly extolled as pointing the
way in which Stalin's sciex tific'pronouncements could further Pol}8 i
scientific endeavor, (News Report from Warsaw)
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17. The President of Czechoslovakia announces that non-
fulfillment of production pledges is due to gross violation of Stalin's
economic laws on Socialism, r4Broadcast, 30 Apr 53)
18, A member of the China CC states that Stalin's economic
work gives a classical analysis of the friendly cooperative relations
between the peoples of various countries in the Socialist camp.
(Cominform."Journal,, 1 May 53)
19. A ,Czech CC member says that the Czech Party has adopted
new Rules and that Stalin's economic work and the materials of the
19th Congress will be of great help. These are being widely studied
and have been incorporated into the Party's education program.
(Cominform Journal, 1 May 53)
20. In Bulgaria, a school for improving the Marxist-Leninist
education of functionaries. has been opened with a curriculum based
on Stalin's economic work. Discussions, lectures, and consultations
are being held on this work, (Cominform Journal, 1 May 53)
21, A CC member in Poland says that Stalin's economic work is
something that teaches how to build and consolidate. Socialism in
order to ensure a transition to Communism, (Cominform Journal,
1 May 53 )
22. An East German report says that the 13 volumes of Stalin's
writings which have so far appeared in Russian will be available in
Ge"rri an'by the spring of 1954. (Broadcast, 3 May 53)
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23. In East Germany, an SED rally for Kplrl Marx concluded that
Stalin's economic work pointed the way to the transitions from
.Socialism to Communism for the Soviet people, and that workers in
capitalist countries as well as colonial areas are strengthened and
encouraged by the example of the building of Socialism in the USSR.
Stalin showed how economics should be undertaken to move toward
Communism. and one can learn of the struggle for Socialism through
Stalin's I I 'History of the CPSU11. (Broadcast, 5 .May 5
n Czechoslovakia, the 19th Congress of the CPSU and
Stalin's economic work has increased the tasks of the Czech press
for. it must fight to implement the tasks set forth in these materials.
Broadcast, 5 May 53)
25. In Bulgaria students at Sofia Jnive.rsity are learning
Stalin's recent work and have taken an oath to follow the Stalin line
and to establish Socialism.. (Broadcast, 5 May 53)
26., A member of the Rumanian CC says that in October 1952,
aplan was approved for intensified ideological work an,.l that a study
of Stalin's economic theses and the documents of the 19th Congress
contribute to raising the political level and the ideological moulding
(Cominform Journal, 8 May 53)
Hungary, a publishing hous.. has put out a symposium of
the i9th C,ong.ress., containing Stalin's speech and the reports by other.
persons. (Cominform Journal, 22 May, 53)
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.28; China reports that teachers are being trained in the study of
political theories and that main lectures for middle grades will be
chapters from the "History of the Soviet CP" while those for the
junior grade will be from the "Textbook of General Knowledge of
Economic Construction
(Broadcast, 28 May 53)
Z9? The Hungarian Academy of. Sciences held a general assembly
l y 25-30 attended by Soviet scientists and the main. item on the
agenda was~a discussion of-Stalin&s,ernom?c work, an&its.2-p:V3icati'on
to Hungary? (New.9,Wepp;rt. from Bu4ape.st)
30, In BtU aria a study of Stalin's economic,-work and the
decisions of the 19th Cong.re-s have resulted in. a fre surge of.
Party education, (Broadcast, 30 May 53)
31, In,E t Germany, a, youth festival in Magde g.pledged to
fulfill the legacy which Stalin left to German youth, '(k :roadcast,
i June 53)
32, Rumania notes that in the USSR, constructions of Coxuuunism."
are being erected and*_th t the, Sovie;t.p~eo} 1e, are'.led by. the Chin
this ta8k.-under Stalin) s law9 the f4 ndamental.-law of SGcialisata.
(Broadcast, 2 Jun 5.3)
33. The economic :4ud:.law researc ; institute of the Acadejnoy of
Sciences of the People's ' epubUc of Korea .held its first eating to .
report on the results of its. academic reseaxahl.l Its meeting dealt
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with Stalin's economic work and reports were maae on the, advantages
of the' single .world market, the various . economic problems in the
USSR, and the basic economic ,laws of Socialism,,.- Members are
studying-Ithe practical.intiplertxj ntation. in Korea: of Stalin's economic
work (B'road:cast, 2 Jun.. 53)
34'. In Poland, .young?scientific.works have recently emphasized
that. their didactic and research wort. will be based on works
classic ,writerszoI'_Ma:
traitringof. .secretaries= a(?branch, organizations is prdjr to_ r.a}ae
-r ;emini s; p, in, particulax on th
35. In Bulgaria , a C ominunist trade' union..leader writes on the
directives of-Stalin's-economic work. 6`Jun 53)
their ideological and political 1ev'el,. Seminars, classes and other
study groups have been conducted. At pxe.sent* thg. branch,, secretaries,
together with the memb.e-rahip,. are studying the deck ..., is of .the
19th Congress and.Staklin*seconomic work, (Comic gxm Jo..urnal,
5 Juri.a3)
36, In industrialising an,agrariaxk country, the Chinese
Party
must. deepe.^n.its knowledge of. economics; For this purpose? a. -study.
the 19th Congress Throughout China,- preparations are underway
of Stalin's, economic work was organized as,well, as the materials of
for this study during the 1953-54 academic year..: All ca,4xes must
study, in the advanced and. ir~termeclia