Eisenstein has lost the confidence of his comrades in the Soviet Union. He is regarded as a deserter who has broken with his country. I am afraid that people here will soon lose interest in him. I am very sorry, but all these assertions are facts. I wish you well and the fulfillment of your plan to visit us.

Regards.

Stalin

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Source: Stalin and Kaganovich. Correspondence. 1931-1936, p. 101.