Through the Russian Revolution . the Yunkers from their nests. Alwaysthey were first to sense danger to the Revolution,always first to hurry to its rescue. The Revolution was precious to the Russian sailorbecause it meant deliverance from the past. Thatpast was a nightmare. The old Russian naval offi-cers came exclusively from the privileged count against them was that they imposed, nota rigid discipline, but one that was arbitrary andpersonal. The weal of a sailor was at the mercyof the whims, jealousies and insane rage of pettyofficers whom he despised. He was treated like adog and
Through the Russian Revolution . the Yunkers from their nests. Alwaysthey were first to sense danger to the Revolution,always first to hurry to its rescue. The Revolution was precious to the Russian sailorbecause it meant deliverance from the past. Thatpast was a nightmare. The old Russian naval offi-cers came exclusively from the privileged count against them was that they imposed, nota rigid discipline, but one that was arbitrary andpersonal. The weal of a sailor was at the mercyof the whims, jealousies and insane rage of pettyofficers whom he despised. He was treated like adog and humiliated by signs that read: For Dogsand Sailors. Like the soldiers, the sailors replies to his su-perior were limited to the three phrases: Quiteso {tak tochno) No indeed (nekak niet) Gladto try my best {rad staratsd), with the salutation,Your nobility. Any added remark might bringhim a blow in the face. The most trivial offensemet with the most severe penalty. In four years2527 men were executed, sent to the penitentiary or. Obliterating the Past. Colossal statue cf Czar Alexander III being dis-mantled after the Soviet came into power. Note the workman at extremetop fixing rope on the crown. (See next page.)
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