A Birthday Greeting from Comrade Stalin

The scene is set as if Stalin is addressing the listener directly, in a calm,

authoritative tone. He greets “Comrade Koba” formally, acknowledging that he has heard about

his birthday. His words emphasize strength, endurance, and toughness —

values strongly associated with Stalin’s public image and rhetoric. After delivering

the short, serious message, he signs off simply as “Comrade Stalin.” The scene ends with

a silent gesture: , reinforcing the iconic, composed,

and intimidating presence he is known for. Spoken text (Georgian, unchanged):

„გამარჯობა ტავარიშ კობა, გავიგე დაბადებისდღე გქონია სეხნი. ფოლადის გამძლეობასა