1- Iskra-list aims to unite a variety of revolutionary Marxist circles, individuals and groups internationally who support the process towards a new 'October 1917' in Russia and ex-USSR countries. History shows that the next revolution must be supported with powerful international solidarity and the ability of workers in other countries to spread the revolution.

2- Iskra-list organises practical international solidarity with workers struggles in the region. In a world of deep revolutionary fragmentation, only conscious anti-sectarian collaboration amongst Marxists can assist revolution. Deeds expose the truth behind words, as being determines consciousness.

3- Iskra-list discusses relevant theoretical questions such as; Russia in a new world of inter-imperialist rivalry; united front tactic; Marxist-bloc tactic; revolutionary movements in Russia; the role of trade unions, reformism and centrism; economic crisis; the revolutionary party; history of the Russian revolution, Bolshevism and the Soviet Union; etc.

4- Whether Iskra members are labelled, Communist, Stalinist, Trotskyist, Maoist, etc; the list generally bases itself on Lenin's Bolshevism, the Russian revolution of 1917; and at least the period of the Comintern whilst Lenin was alive. We base ourselves on this height of genuine Marxist unity, practice, theory and organisation. History from that point onwards is open to discussion. We also recognise that mistakes, some serious, were made by the Bolshevik leaders too.

5- Conduct is of genuine comradeship and anti-sectarianism based on the above. Differences should normally be expressed in terms of political characterisation on the question at hand, not in sectarian labelling, nor in general write-offs of this or that brand of Marxism, or of personal abuse. The moderator will give one private warning, then one on the list, to those going over the top. Third time means suspension for a period decided by the moderator(s).