KPRF Prepares to Mark the 109th Anniversary of the October Revolution and Celebrates Leninist Komsomol

The commemorations for the 109th anniversary of the October Revolution have highlighted the Communist Party of the Russian Federation's (KPRF) efforts to preserve the historical legacy of the October Revolution and its emphasis on the role of communist youth in contemporary political and social struggles.

On 29 October, the KPRF and its regional organisations marked the 108th anniversary of the founding of the Leninist Komsomol. Celebrations included a concert in Moscow and commemorative events in several regions. Party representatives recalled the role played by the Komsomol in Soviet history, particularly in industrialisation, education, the development of science and culture, and the defence of the country. The anniversary was also an occasion to underline the importance of organised youth participation in public and political life.

Preparations for the October Revolution anniversary have been a central part of the party’s activities. On 3 November, the KPRF Central Committee published its slogans for the 109th anniversary, calling for workers’ unity, public ownership, new industrialisation and opposition to imperialism. Among the slogans were demands for power to the people and ownership to working people, as well as the assertion that socialism offers protection against war and exploitation.

The anniversary is being marked amid the party’s continuing criticism of the government’s economic and social policies. During the State Duma debate on the draft federal budget for 2027–2029 on 29 October, KPRF Chairman Gennady Zyuganov argued that the proposals failed to provide sufficient resources for economic development, technological modernisation and social needs. He called instead for the party’s proposed “Development Budget” and Victory Programme, which envisage greater public investment in industry, science, education, healthcare and agriculture, alongside stronger social guarantees.

KPRF deputies also criticised proposed reductions in funding for healthcare and social programmes. They argued that the budget placed insufficient emphasis on improving public services and meeting the needs of working people. The party announced that it would continue to press for amendments before the draft budget’s second reading and voted against it at the first-reading stage.