Russia's Misfortune Offers a Great Opportunity for Humanitarians

The initial call to the west did not come from the government itself, but rather from the internationally renowned writer, maxim gorky. Gorky and lenin had been friends for years, though events since 19 17 had left gorky depressed and disillusioned. And it was only thanks to lingering personal sentimental attachment that lennon allowed gorky freedom of movement and expression that would have beend d to others.