Russia. Mikhail Ivanovich Kalinin addresses Soviet World Congress in Moscow. Delegates gathered to hear him. The delegates stand organized in rows. Women delegates also present to hear the speech. Delegates clap during his speech. Brief view of Russian Army and Navy Honor Guard.
The funeral of Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars Vladimir Llyich Lenin in Moscow, Russia. Lenin's coffin carried,enroute from Gorki to Moscow, and lying in State at Column Hall of the House of Unions. Mourners lined up holding wreaths to pay homage to Lenin. Joseph Stalin and Mikhail Ivanovich Kalinin, stand at head of the bier. Russians march through the streets holding banners. Stalin and other leaders bearing Lenin's coffin. Excavation with explosives to construct Lenin's tomb, at wall of Kremlin. Statue of Lenin. Workers excavatiing and constructing Lenin's successive Tombs. A large crowd of mourners gathered at Red Square. The body of Lenin preserved in the tomb. Joseph Stalin seen descending stairs after visiting Lenin's tomb.
Vladimir Lenin's funeral ceremonies. Massed crowd with Lenin's wife Nadezhda Krupskaya. The people listen to speaker. Picture of Vladimir Lenin.
Funeral services for Vladimir Lenin. People listens to speaker. Mourners pass by Lenin lying in state. Lenin's sister Ana among the mourners. Joseph Stalin arrives. Mikhail Kalinin, Kliment Vorosilov and various other Russian dignitaries arrive. Mourners cry. Pallbearers around Lenin lying in state.
Funeral of Vladimir Lenin. Mass of people march on road with banners. Parade with band. Crowd moves ahead on road. Marching crowd includes men, women and children.
Contingent of Soviet Army soldiers walking informally, before a crowd in Red Square. The Kremlin walls are seen in background. Two of the soldiers pull very small wheeled guns behind them. Closeup of a uniformed military band playing. A prize banner for a military unit is displayed. Leon Trotsky, head of the Red Army, speaks following the presentation of the banner (presentation not seen). The commander of the awardee unit speaks in turn. A politician speaks to a crowd of mostly civilians. Alexandra Kollontai, Soviet champion of women's causes, speaks from a wooden stand erected beneath the Kremlin wall.