Yakov Sverdlov Professions : Political leader Born : June 3, 1885 Died : March 16, 1919 Browse All Authors Famous Quotes by Yakov Sverdlov We decided it here. Ilyich [Lenin] believed that we shouldn't leave the Whites a live banner to rally around, especially under the present difficult circumstances. Yakov Sverdlov banner difficult circumstances Similar Authors Brian Topp political-leader Audrey McLaughlin political-leader Attila the Hun political-leader Aslan Maskhadov political-leader Aruna Roy political-leader Arthur Middleton political-leader All Authors