Russia was the first country where Robespierre monument was erected (now there are monuments in France). It was opened by Lenin himself on the eve of the first anniversary of October Revolution in 1918. True, the monument did not stand for long, only three days - either it was blown up by anti-communists, or it could not withstand frost and self-destructed due to the fragility of cheap material (concrete). More expensive material was beyond young Soviet Republic means. The opening ceremony was also attended by a representative of the French communists, Jacques Sadoul, his speech was translated by Alexandra Kollontai: "The old religion taught people to obey and promised heaven in the skies. The new religion of communism teaches us to build heaven on Earth. The bourgeoisie tried in every possible way to diminish the true significance of French Revolution and slander Maximilien Robespierre, this honest and devoted revolutionary, just as they are now slandering our leaders. Soviet Russia puts up a monument to Robespierre, while in France there is no monument to 'The Incorruptible'".
this is so bad but i permanently cropped the file so brutally that i can no longer edit it. whoops! also panels 4-7 were fully coloured but it looks better without for some reason. pomni (penny?) is such an ugly crier. i love my horrible failgirl accountant