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If kids can forget their own mothers but still have a sense of comrade Lenin, then Soviet power really is here to stay!
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"If kids can forget their own mothers but still have a sense of comrade Lenin, then Soviet power really is here to stay!"

- Andrei Platonov

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This quote by Andrei Platonov is a commentary on the power of the Soviet Union. Platonov is suggesting that the Soviet Union has become so powerful that it has changed the standard family structure. He is implying that children have actually ended up being so indoctrinated in the Soviet ideology that they have forgotten their own mothers, but still have a strong sense of commitment to Lenin and the Soviet Union. Platonov is recommending that the Soviet Union is here to remain and will remain powerful for a very long time. This quote is a reflection of the Soviet Union's strong impact on its people and its capability to shape their beliefs and values. Platonov is recommending that the Soviet Union has actually become so powerful that it has actually replaced the conventional household structure and has ended up being the primary source of commitment and identity for its people.

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Russia Flag This quote is written / told by Andrei Platonov between September 1, 1899 and January 5, 1951. He/she was a famous Writer from Russia. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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