Aspect Quote by Leonid Brezhnev
“Communists have always viewed the national question through the prism of the class struggle, believing that its solution has to be subordinated to the interests of the Revolution, to the interests of socialism. That is why Communists and all fighters for socialism believe that the main aspect of the national question is unification of the working people, regardless of their national origin, in the common struggle against every type of oppression, and for a new social system which rules out exploitation of the working people.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Party Congress, 1975
Communists view national issues through class struggle, insisting that working‑people unity across ethnic lines is essential for socialism.
In simple terms: National issues tie to class struggle; unite workers.
Prioritize class solidarity over ethnic divisions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy design
- education campaigns
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can class unity respect cultural differences?
- What risks arise from suppressing national identities?
Ignoring cultural identities may cause resistance.