THE COLLECTIVE FARM IS GETTING ON ITS FEET.

"The Collective Farm is Getting on Its Feet" explores the aftermath of Stalin's death on a collective farm in Lithuania. The article highlights the mourning and despair felt by the Soviet people, as well as the director's efforts to organize a mourning ceremony and maintain the farm's operations. It also discusses the benefits of collective farming and the role of People's Defenders in ensuring order and safety. The text touches on a debate among collective farmers about the superiority of chimpanzees or macaques and the presence of religious symbols on the farm, which led to conflicts with the church. The article also mentions the 20th congress of the CPSU and the opening of the iron curtain by Khrushchev. The director attends the Third World Youth Festival in Moscow, where he encounters stiliagas and faces challenges with a group of Lithuanian students. The text describes an incident involving bathing naked in a fountain, which could have serious consequences, but they are saved by a KGB officer. The director reflects on his experiences and newfound motivation as a leader. [Extracted from the article]