The 1922 Congress of Toilers of the Far East was among the most influential and impactful gatherings of the Communist International. This volume brings it to life through edited and annotated minutes.

John Sexton is an independent researcher and translator.

Acknowledgements

Illustrations

Note on Texts and Sources

Introduction

Preface to the 1970 Hammersmith Reprint

Opening Session: 21 January 1922, Moscow

Second Session: Morning of 23 January 1922, Moscow

Third Session: Evening of 23 January 1922, Moscow

Fourth Session: Morning of 24 January 1922, Moscow

Fifth Session: Evening of 24 January 1922, Moscow

Sixth Session: Morning of 25 January 1922, Moscow

Seventh Session: Evening of 25 January 1922, Moscow

Eighth Session: Morning of 26 January 1922, Moscow

Ninth Session: Morning of 27 January 1922, Moscow

Tenth Session: Evening of 27 January 1922, Moscow

Eleventh Session: Evening of 30 January, Moscow

The Results of the Washington Conference and the Situation in the Far East

Final Session: Evening of 2 February 1922, Petrograd

Manifesto of the Congress

Greetings to the President of the All-Russian Central Executive Committee M.I. Kalinin

Report of the Credentials Committee

Classification of Delegates

Appendix 1: Organisations Represented at the Congress

Appendix 2: Timeline of Events

Appendix 3: Congress Delegates Bibliography Index Illustration Section