Comrades!
Allow me to express gratitude on behalf of our congress to all fraternal parties and groups whose representatives honored our congress with their presence or who sent greetings to the congress, for friendly greetings, for wishes of success, for trust.
This trust is especially valuable to us, which means a willingness to support our party in its struggle for a bright future for peoples, in its struggle against war, in its struggle to preserve peace.
It would be a mistake to think that our party, which has become a powerful force, no longer needs support. This is not true. Our party and our country have always needed and will continue to need trust, sympathy and support fraternal peoples abroad.
The peculiarity of this support is that any support for the peace-loving aspirations of our party from any fraternal party means at the same time support for one’s own people in their struggle to preserve peace. When the English workers in 1918-1919, during the armed attack of the English bourgeoisie on Soviet Union organized the fight against the war under the slogan “Hands off Russia,” then this was support, support, first of all, for the struggle of their people for peace, and then support for the Soviet Union. When Comrade Thorez or Comrade Tolyatti declare that their peoples will not fight against the peoples of the Soviet Union, this is support, first of all, support for the workers and peasants of France and Italy fighting for peace, and then support for the peace-loving aspirations of the Soviet Union. This feature of mutual support is explained by the fact that the interests of our party not only do not contradict, but, on the contrary, merge with the interests of peace-loving peoples. As for the Soviet Union, its interests are generally inseparable from the cause of world peace.
It is clear that our party cannot remain indebted to the fraternal parties and it itself must, in turn, provide support to them, as well as to their peoples in their struggle for liberation, in their struggle to preserve peace. As you know, she does just that. After our party took power in 1917 and after the party took real measures to eliminate capitalist and landlord oppression, representatives of the fraternal parties, admiring the courage and success of our party, awarded it the title of “Shock Brigade” of the world revolutionary and labor movement. By this they expressed the hope that the successes of the Shock Brigade would ease the situation for the peoples languishing under the yoke of capitalism. I think that our party justified these hopes, especially during the Second World War, when the Soviet Union, having defeated German and Japanese fascist tyranny, freed the peoples of Europe and Asia from the threat of fascist slavery.
Of course, it was very difficult to fulfill this honorable role while the “Shock Brigade” was the only one and while it had to fulfill this advanced role almost alone. But it was. Now it’s a completely different matter. Now that new “shock brigades” have appeared in the people’s democratic countries from China and Korea to Czechoslovakia and Hungary, it has now become easier for our party to fight, and the work has become more fun.
Particularly noteworthy are those communist, democratic or worker-peasant parties that have not yet come to power and that continue to work under the heel of bourgeois draconian laws. It is, of course, more difficult for them to work. However, it is not as difficult for them to work as it was difficult for us, Russian communists, during the period of tsarism, when the slightest movement forward was declared a grave crime. However, the Russian communists survived, were not afraid of difficulties and achieved victory. The same will happen with these parties.
Why will it not be so difficult for these parties to work in comparison with the Russian communists of the tsarist period?
Because, firstly, they have before their eyes such examples of struggle and success as are available in the Soviet Union and people's democratic countries. Consequently, they can learn from the mistakes and successes of these countries and thus make their work easier.
Because, secondly, that the bourgeoisie itself - main enemy liberation movement— became different, changed in a serious way, became more reactionary, lost contact with the people and thereby weakened herself. It is clear that this circumstance should also facilitate the work of revolutionary and democratic parties.
Previously, the bourgeoisie allowed itself to be liberal, defended bourgeois-democratic freedoms and thereby created popularity among the people. Now there is no trace left of liberalism. There is no longer so-called “personal freedom” - individual rights are now recognized only for those who have capital, and all other citizens are considered raw human material, suitable only for exploitation. The principle of equality of people and nations has been trampled, it has been replaced by the principle of full rights for the exploiting minority and the lack of rights for the exploited majority of citizens. The banner of bourgeois-democratic freedoms has been thrown overboard. I think that you, representatives of the communist and democratic parties, will have to raise this banner and carry it forward if you want to gather the majority of the people around you. There is no one else to lift it.
Previously, the bourgeoisie was considered the head of the nation; it defended the rights and independence of the nation, placing them “above all else.” Now there is no trace of the “national principle” left. Now the bourgeoisie sells the rights and independence of the nation for dollars. Banner national independence and national sovereignty thrown overboard. There is no doubt that you, representatives of the communist and democratic parties, will have to raise this banner and carry it forward if you want to be patriots of your country, if you want to become the leading force of the nation. There is no one else to lift him.
This is how things stand at present.
It is clear that all these circumstances should facilitate the work of communist and democratic parties that have not yet come to power.
Consequently, there is every reason to count on the success and victory of the fraternal parties in the countries under the rule of capital.
Long live our fraternal parties!
May the leaders of the fraternal parties live and live well!
Long live peace between nations!
Down with the warmongers!
introduction opens a speech or event, and may also be part of an award acceptance speech at an awards ceremony. Use public speaking skills to interest or motivate your audience. In public speaking courses, you will be offered the following outline of an opening speech:
- Greet the audience (give a short welcome speech or limit yourself to a couple of words).
- Announce the name of the event or the title of the speech.
- The importance of the event or topic.
- Brief announcement.
- What makes the event or speech unique? Which experts are invited, the results of which studies will be announced.
- Start speaking or pass the floor to the next speaker.
If your opening statement precedes your own presentation, use 7 tips for a presenter. Here are examples of opening remarks for different events.
Opening remarks at the concert:
« Good evening, Ladies and Gentlemen! I welcome everyone to the “Tribute to the Past” concert, dedicated to the Soviet stage.
I'm sure you all remember these wonderful motifs that have already become classics. The songs of our youth remain in our souls for the rest of our lives.
Tonight we will hear them again performed by young and talented artists. Ekaterina Kosova, Olga Alyokhina, Nikolai Nikitin, Ernie Ro and many others will perform for you. Songs by Klavdia Shulzhenko, Valentina Tolkunova, Muslim Magomayev and all the favorite performers of the Soviet era will be performed.
Many hits will be performed for the first time in modern arrangements. The second part of the concert is dedicated to this.
So, welcome! Alena Myagkova with the song “White Handkerchief”!”
And here is how the lead singer of the Lyube group said his opening remarks at his concert:
He did it masterfully good speaker, because he shared his thoughts and emotions with the audience. Do the same if you are giving the opening remarks to your own speech.
Opening remarks at the meeting:
« Good morning, Dear colleagues.
Today, as agreed, we will discuss the curriculum for junior classes. It needs to be prepared by the first of August so that the library has time to purchase textbooks in an organized manner, and methodologists can develop plans and adapt the curriculum.
Need to finish today educational plans in mathematics, reading, Russian language and natural history.
I, as deputy director for primary classes Yesterday I was at a meeting of the city Methodological Institute. Now I will read to you new recommendations from leading methodologists for the new academic year...”
Here is an example of another opening statement at a meeting:
Vladimir Putin pays a lot of attention to the goals of the meeting. He does this because the main thing for the meeting is goals and objectives. But you should talk about the importance or uniqueness of the meeting and announce the schedule only when there is a need for it.
Opening remarks at the conference:
“Good evening, dear guests and participants! I am glad to welcome you to the Third international conference"The air of the future."
Environmental problems are a serious cause for concern. Air pollution causes global warming, appearance ozone holes, causes many diseases. Fortunately, science does not stand still. New methods of combating environmental problems are appearing in our arsenal.
The conference will be devoted to their review. The first day is reserved for expert reports, the second – for a round table “International legislation regulating emissions into the atmosphere”. On the third day we will spend round table"The air of the future." Everyone will be able to attend.
You will hear reports from WHO experts Yuri Petrov and Martin Kowalski, head of the association of oil workers Nikolai Ivanov, doctor chemical sciences Anders Kluivert and many others.
I am also pleased to report that this year we were able to collect almost three times more statistics than last year. This means that you will hear even more accurate forecasts from leading conference speakers.
And now we can begin to implement the conference program. The floor is given to the head of the Department of Expertise of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Yuri Kruglov.”
Here is how the host of the conference on sacred music delivered his opening remarks:
The speaker pays more attention the topic of the conference than the regulations. This can be done if the topic of your speech is new and the audience is new to it.
Opening remarks for the gala evening:
“Greetings, dear guests!
We are glad that you came to our festive evening, dedicated to the Day child protection. It is organized by the Association of Parents.
The fact that many came from other cities speaks of the significance of this holiday. Parents United strives to improve the standard of living of every child in the world. This year the theme of the holiday is “Schoolchild by Right,” because the evening is dedicated to schooling. Unfortunately, 58 million children around the world are unable to attend school. We will donate money from ticket sales to the development of school education.
The evening's program includes performances by young readers, a concert, and a costume performance “I want to go to school!” The guest of the evening is reading teaching specialist Maria Stepanova. She will deliver a “Letter to Parents.”
Get ready to have fun and have fun! And now the floor is passed to Sasha and Dasha Petrov, who will act out the “Lesson” skit.
And here’s how brief the host’s opening remarks were at the jazz festival:
This speaker speaks succinctly. Do the same if you need to shorten the introduction.
Good conversation or public speaking- How is that good game, movie, or song. He grabs the listener's attention, presents the material point by point, and then ends brilliantly. But if you don't know how to end a speech, the main points you're trying to convey will be lost.
The words you say at the beginning, and especially at the end of your speech, will be remembered longer than any other part of your speech. Some famous public figures They ended their speech in such a way that even today many people remember it.
How to finish a speech and receive a standing ovation?
1) Think carefully about your closing words
To make sure your conclusion leaves a strong impression on the audience, you need to plan every word.
Ask yourself: “What is the purpose of this speech?” Your answer should include the actions you want your listeners to take after listening to your speech. When you clearly understand what final result want to receive, it becomes much easier to plan a conclusion that makes your listeners think that they should act as you suggest.
The best strategy for planning a compelling and powerful speech conclusion is to plan the conclusion first and then construct the rest of the speech. Then go back to the beginning and make an introduction that sets the stage for that conclusion. In the body of the speech, you simply present your ideas and encourage the audience to think and act according to your desires.
2) Always end your speech with a call to action
It's important to tell your listeners what you want them to do after they listen to you. The call to action is the best way end your speech impressively. For example:
We have serious tests and great opportunities, and with your help we will overcome all difficulties, and this year will be best year in our history!
Whatever you say, imagine Exclamation point at the end, and as you approach the end, select an appropriate pace and rhythm of speech. Highlight the most important thing in the ending with intonation. Set the final point.
Regardless of whether those in the audience are going to share your point of view or whether they are willing to do what you ask, you must communicate your thoughts clearly and consistently.
3) Summarize
Exists simple formula the result of any speech:
- List what you are going to talk about.
- Tell us about it.
- Summarize what you have said.
As you draw to a close, say something like, “Let me summarize your main points...” Then list your key points, one after the other, and repeat them to the audience, showing the relationship between them.
Listeners will respond favorably to the consistent repetition of what they just heard. They understand that you are summing up.
4) End your speech with a juicy story.
When you conclude your speech, you can say:
Let me tell you a story that illustrates what I'm talking about...
Tell a short cautionary tale, and tell the audience what the educational message is. They should not try to understand the meaning of your story themselves.
You can end your speech with a story that illustrates all the key points and relates to the key message you want to convey to the audience.
5) Make everyone laugh
Tell a joke that relates to your topic and highlights main idea or highlights, and can also make everyone laugh.
Historically, when communicating with each other through speech, people gradually created certain linguistic structures and rules. They greatly simplified the communication process and contributed to effective interaction.
But speech is not only the process of speaking itself, but also various speeches on a wide variety of topics in front of certain audiences. On this basis, they distinguish between festive, welcoming, final, business and others. They can be both independent units and elements of one large speech.
The welcoming speech, an example and definition of which will be given in this article, is precisely the subject of our conversation.
The importance of our words
The first impression is very important. It is known that it cannot be produced twice. Therefore to welcome speech have special requirements.
Its function is to start any event with dignity, to greet those present, to defuse the situation, and to outline the prospects for further conversation. We are working on the audience.
And it doesn’t matter at all that sometimes the welcoming speech at the opening can consist of only a couple of sentences. The main thing here is not to make a mistake: too long speech will make listeners bored, and a very short one, on the contrary, will create the impression of a frivolous approach to the event on the part of the organizers.
Welcome Speech: Example and Basic Principles
Here are some tips and techniques for working with your audience. And it doesn’t matter at all whether it will be a welcoming speech at a competition, the opening of an event, before a lecture, or somewhere else.
Showing hospitality
Even if the lecturer is completely unfamiliar with the audience, it is necessary to communicate with it in the tone in which conversations are conducted with old friends. This will immediately put people at ease and create the necessary atmosphere of trust.
Brevity is the soul of wit
A little about this principle has already been said above. The opening speech should not be too drawn out. First, a general greeting, a slight highlighting of particularly important guests, then a few touches about the future event (without mentioning details), and that’s it.
Performance
Any welcoming speech contains an introduction to the audience (we will look at an example below). Even if people familiar to him are sitting in front of the speaker, he must definitely identify himself, his position or occupation if they are directly related to the event being held.
Ability to convey information correctly
Any performance requires at least a little preparation. The audience or hall must be known and inspected in advance. This is necessary in order to understand whether the one who will speak will be visible and audible from all places.
Maintaining eye contact with the audience throughout the entire time certainly includes a high-quality welcoming speech, an example of which all lecturers should take note of.
Before a performance, you should practice the sound of your voice so that there is no interference later.
Use of humor and jokes
This technique is not suitable for many people. Jokes should be subtle, not angry or vulgar. If you don’t have confidence in yourself as a skilled comedian, it’s better not to use it. A bad joke can nullify the entire previous excellent speech, and the remaining residue from it will no longer be able to change.
Director's welcome speech
Particularly noteworthy are the corporate speeches of the heads of various enterprises and firms in front of their teams. Directors, as a rule, are hired at all kinds of celebrations, summing up the results of the year, honoring veterans, and rewarding leaders.
Here is an example of one of these leader speeches:
“My dear colleagues! I'm glad to see you at the celebration
You are her main wealth and decoration! Dedicated employees, responsible suppliers and reliable partners. You helped the company move forward and stay on course. You were not afraid of the temporary difficulties that we managed to overcome together.
Thanks to all of you, today the company is the undisputed leader in its industry. We have achieved excellent results and we are not going to stop there!
We deserve this holiday! I wish you a pleasant evening in good company of friends. I hope you will like the event and give great mood and leave Nice memories. And invited artists will help create a festive atmosphere.
Thank you for your attention!"
As can be seen from the text, the same principles apply here as in other speeches. If the manager adheres to them, then this contributes to the work. If the atmosphere in the company is friendly, the directors are valued and respected, this directly affects the results of work, qualitative and quantitative indicators.
Conclusion
A successful welcome speech can demonstrate to all listeners that the speaker has a friendly attitude towards them. Then all subsequent performances, lectures, upcoming holidays or business events will go off with a bang. Therefore, you should not spare time and effort in preparing your welcoming speech. This will definitely pay off later.