The
Canadian Friends of Soviet People and
Northstar Compass journal together celebrated the 90th
Anniversary
of the Great October Socialist Revolution in Toronto on Sunday,
November 11th
at the Friendship House.The
Canadian Friends of Soviet People and
Northstar Compass journal together celebrated the 90th
Anniversary
of the Great October Socialist Revolution in Toronto on Sunday,
November 11th
at the Friendship House.
The members and readers gathered to see a
documentary video about the events leading to the October Revolution,
which
included historical footage that most of the people gathered did not
see
before. Before the program began there were revolutionary Soviet music
and
songs being played in the Carpathian Ballroom.
Michael Lucas, Editor of NSC welcomed the
guests and read greetings sent to us on this occasion. He then
introduced Frank
Trampus, Chairman of the Toronto Branch of the CFSP who spoke briefly
and this
was followed by the main speaker, RG, who gave a historical
overview of the October Revolution, its meaning to the whole world, its
successes, its heroism in saving the world from German fascism and as a
bulwark
for peace. He also analyzed the reasons for the temporary demise of the
USSR
due to internal revisionism in the service of US imperialism.
Abdiev Maksout, PhD who came from
Kazakhstan spoke as what the Soviet Union meant to the people of
Kazakhstan and
what they had under Socialism, which they now lost under capitalism.
The hall was decorated with many historical
photographs of 1917-1918 and also with revolutionary slogans.
After a very enjoyable buffet meal and many
proposed toast to the Great October Revolution, we had entertainment,
amongst
which was a very young and talented violinist Nitharsiga Thavapalan.
Helen Lucas the Financial Secretary thanked
all the members and friends for the very generous donation of over $400
for the
CFSP and NSC to keep on doing their very important work.
Concluding toasts were given by Lloyd
Redstone, a Canadian war since this November 11th was the Memorial Day
in
Canada. Another toast was given by Kota Parousis, Vice Chairman of
Toronto
CFSP.
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| Michael Lucas, Editor of NSC and Chair of
the International Council |
Abdiev Maksout, PhD, born in Kazakhstan, a
trained scientist |
Frank Trampus, Chair of the Toronto CFSP
and Lloyd Redstone, member of NSC Executive Board |
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| Violinist Nitharsjaga Thavapalan, parents
from Sri Lanka |
Helen Lucas, Financial Secretary of NSC,
CFSP and International Council |
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| Part of the audience listening to the
program |
The members and friends could not all fit
into this photograph. |
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