Talk:Resolution of the Comintern on the Macedonian question

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Concerns about Bias and Misrepresentation in the "Resolution of the Comintern on the Macedonian Question" Article

Hello editors, After reviewing both the original Comintern Resolution of January 11, 1934 (available in various archival sources) and the current Wikipedia article, I believe there are several serious concerns regarding bias, selective framing, and potential distortion of the historical record. I outline them below for discussion and correction:

1. Framing the Resolution as an Invention of the Comintern:

  The article repeatedly suggests that the recognition of a Macedonian nation was primarily an artificial construct of Soviet politics, influenced by Comintern actors like Dimitar Vlahov. This framing is misleading. The resolution itself speaks clearly of existing ethnic oppression, the role of VMRO (United), and the Macedonian people's revolutionary struggle. Presenting the decision as top-down ideology minimizes this real context.

2. Neglecting the Revolutionary and Grassroots Dimension:

  The resolution highlights the active role of the Macedonian national-revolutionary movement and documents severe repression by Bulgaria, Greece, and Yugoslavia. However, the article barely reflects this and instead centers on internal debates in Moscow, giving the false impression that Macedonian identity was imposed from outside.

3. One-sided Source Selection:

  The article relies heavily on sources critical of Macedonian nationhood (e.g. Banac, Hupchick), many of which reflect Bulgarian nationalist narratives. It does not include alternative or Macedonian scholarly perspectives, nor does it balance the historiographical debate. This violates NPOV (neutral point of view) policy.

4. Misleading Claims about "Little Practical Importance":

  The claim that the resolution had little effect before WWII contradicts the document itself, which was published immediately in Makedonsko Delo and widely distributed. It also influenced the direction of leftist Macedonian politics. The article downplays this historical impact.

5. Unbalanced Language:

  Terms such as "plagiarized arguments of Macedonian nationalists" appear in the footnotes without challenge. Such wording is not only POV, but unencyclopedic, especially when not clearly attributed or counterbalanced.

I propose that the article be revised to:

Present the resolution in its own words and intent, reflecting the context of ethnic repression and revolutionary struggle;
Include scholarly sources from multiple viewpoints, including Macedonian historians;
Remove or reword biased and speculative language;
Acknowledge the historical significance of the resolution beyond Comintern politics.

I would be happy to help with edits, source citations, or drafting a more balanced version. Thank you for your attention. Daily.press (talk) 21:39, 7 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Did you write this with AI? It is nonsensical to refer to Banac and Hupnick as scholars "critical of Macedonian nationhood" and "reflecting Bulgarian nationalist narratives". There is zero evidence about it. What sources are you proposing? I am all for improving the article, but I do not like when such accusations get throw around without any basis. StephenMacky1 (talk) 21:45, 7 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]