The following message was sent by the Russian embassy in London to our party’s October Revolution celebration, which took place on 9 November 2024 in Saklatvala Hall, west London.
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7 November 2024
Dear friends
Please accept my greetings on the occasion of the 107th anniversary of the 1917 October Revolution.
The momentous events of 1917 make up a pivotal chapter in the history of humanity. The Revolution has had a huge impact on the evolution of both Russia and the entire world. To a large extent, it shaped the global political, economic and social landscape of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Being itself a manifestation of profound and multifaceted processes in our country, it created formidable deep-rooted political, intellectual and cultural foundations for a massive ideological shift, which included, amongst its manifold features, the promotion of social and economic equality and the interests of the working class, as well as the fight against colonialism and its consequences.
Today, when engaging in an in-depth and comprehensive reflection on the events of 1917, historians tend to express completely opposing judgments on the legacy of the Revolution.
However, I am convinced that turning to the lessons of a century ago is extremely important now that international relations are going through truly tectonic shifts, confidently leaning towards a more just multipolar system based on the principles of indivisible security and equal opportunities for all nations and peoples.
As you know, these are the principles that our country firmly upholds.
Let me express my respect for your Party and many of your common-sense thoughtful views on current political events.
I wish you all the best.
Sincerely
Andrei Klein
Ambassador of the Russian Federation
