The Archive · 1928

The Activities of Kim

Statements at Congress of International Communist Youth Riga, Sept. 3.

The Congress of International Communist Youth, known as "Kim," opened at Moscow to-day.

Comrade Gorkich, reporting its worldwide activities, deplored the fact that, although fresh nuclei were wally opened, he total retain the interest of the youthful members. Moreover, the arrest of the leaders of the movement in some countries had often resulted in the. collapse of the entire organization in those countries, He added that the youth of the world must be recruited by organising choirs, bands and variety entertainments and by establishing training courses for young agitators and. specialists to work in ports during the visits of foreign navies.

Since the last Congress, Comrade Gorkich continued, "Kim" had open-"anew sections in South Africa, Australia, Palestine and India and must now turn its attention to Egypt and other count In conclusion he remarked, "We have formed pioneer units in twelve countries to spread communism among school-children.""—Reuter.

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