[X] Motion to add to Agenda: Recognize the various nationalities and ethnic makeup of the Union and reverse Russification programs of the past.
Reason for Agenda Item: In order to build up popular support across the Union and sap strength from our opponents, we should acknowledge the various nationalities and ethnicities in the Union. Apologize and reverse previous Russification policies of the past. Encourage the development of local culture geared to the promotion of our struggle, the party and the revolution.
Proposed Policy Directions:
1. Assigning to each officially recognized national minority its own territory (however small), developing a unified and standardized national language whether or not one had previously existed, and rolling out extensive cultural and educational programs in that language. We also promote the local language and Russian language teaching to students in all levels after 3rd Standard.
2. Staffing the Soviet administration of each territory as far as possible with local nationals.
3. Economic investment in the non-Russian regions, with the aim of creating or reinforcing a native proletariat and raising the general level of development of the minorities.