Source: Tom 18

Donbass, Stalino, Stalino Metallurgical Plant

Comrades and all workers, engineers, and technical staff

I congratulate the workers, engineers, and technical staff of the Stalino Metallurgical Plant on the successful restoration and launch of the blast furnace ahead of schedule.

I wish you further success in your work to restore the metallurgical industry of the Donbas.

I. Stalin

April 3, 1944