Letter to Maria llyinichna Ulyanova, February 16, 1914

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Maria Ilyinichna Ulyanova,

Samarin’s House, Apt. 3,

Moskovskaya Street,

Vologda,

Russia

February 16, 1914

Dear Manyasha,

I recently returned from a trip (among other things, I lectured on the question of nationalities in Paris)[1] and still cannot settle down to write.

How are you? When will your term of exile be over?

How is Mother keeping? Has she completely recovered?

It is a long time since I had news of Mark or Mitya. I know nothing about their way of life or their plans.

There have been no changes here. We still live modestly. Nadya seems to be in for a relapse of her thyroid trouble— the symptoms are still mild but they are there. Perhaps I shall have to take her for another operation in spring.... It is still not certain and it is better so far to say nothing to her about it. I am quite well, so is Y.V.

All the best. Give Mother many kisses for me.

Yours,

V. U.

  1. This refers to Lenin’s lecture on the question of nationalities delivered in the Grand Hall of the Paris Geographical Society on January 23, 1914.