Vladimir had just finished with his flier and was eager to place a few of them down Main Street. His success of being a sponsor was groundbreaking, some comrades would even call it ICONIC. He wanted to continue to take in Associate Comrades and show them the ropes. The ropes of the ring, especially the ones in our criminal enterprise, were bound with razors. Every step could be your last and Vladimir was successful in creating a wonderful Comrade. His training techniques were unrivaled.

"Comrades, I come out to all you comrades worldwide to bring up a tremendous opportunity. It has come to my attention that my Associate Comrades and the program I put them through is an extremely successful one. That is why I am willing to take on more Associate Comrades. In my hand I hold the list of requirements to be one of my Associate Comrades."

As Vlad mentioned his list of requirements, a few young thug looking comrades tried to jump in front of other comrades to take a look. The eagerness of knowing the requirements of joining a wonderful training program was really heartfelt to Vladimir. He turned around and unrolled his list. With his spare hand he removed a tack from his pocket and placed the flier over a telephone pole. With one brute swing, he lodged the nail and the flier into the pole. Many comrades approached to view the tremendous opportunity that was presented before them.

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Want to be an Associate Comrade?

1. Requirements to be Vladimir's Associate Comrade
2. You must have a name starting with a V. There are no exceptions. *
3. You must be willing to partake in the majority of the Rogue-A-Thon Events in the Vodka shops. 
4. You must be willing to wear an Unshanka Hat for the first 10 days of recruitment. **
5. You must wrestle a bear and submit them.
6. You may only drink water in the mornings. All beverages after midmorning will be Vodka.

*Associate Comrade Franklin has agreed to be called Associate Comrade Vlanklin. This is the only time anyone under Vladimir will don a non-v lettered title. 

**Hat must be visible at all times.

Outcomes of Graduating the Associate Comrade Program

Upon completion of the program, you will have gained a better understanding of all criminal networks in the underworld life of Crime. You will have made potentially 1000% more cash than your common comrades who are not in the program. You will excel in the fine art of Rogue-A-Thon racing. Most importantly, you will naturally pick up the tongue of being a comrade: saying comrade.

Testimonies

Former Associate Comrade, Valinor - "I never thought I'd learn so much in the program comrade. I was able to out earn more than most of my comrades who started the life of crime with me. Along with that I was assisted with protection from Vladimir. I'm also very lucky that name already started with a V... unlike Franklin."

Current Associate Comrade, Franklin - "Changing my name to Vlanklin may be against my mother's wishes, but I wear that with pride. Joining the Associate Comrade has made me the man I am today. As I continue to work the program, I am encouraged by Vladimir and Valinor to keep RATing away. And drinking obviously. Cannot be a full pledged Comrade if you cannot drink Vodka."

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Vladimir stepped to the side of his fresh hung up flier. Awaiting to answer any questions any comrade might have.

Vladimir came out to the streets, dodging gunfire from the current events. He was looking to make a quick statement regarding his Associate Comrade Program.

"Comrades, I wanted to make sure with recent events that every comrade is aware of this tremendous opportunity. Hopefully after all this is over, I can continue to run my program."

Twigs had heard a speech about a new associate comrade program a long time ago, but had never dared to approach Vladimir due to his unfortunate name. Coming up with a finnicky "solution", he gathered up the courage to approach anyway.

"Hey Vladimir. I know my name starts off with an awful t, but I was wondering if the double-V right next to it might do enough to make up for it? I would love to join the program."

T is a fine letter to begin a name with, twigs. TitusFlavio begins with a proud T, men have commented on it many times with admiration, and although twigs is not quite as striking, I would would think long and hard before changing it to a lowly V. 

Twigs was waiting for a reply from Vladimir when an unknown voice started talking behind him. Glancing back, he saw TitusFlavio in the midst of giving some excellent advice.

"Thank you for your input, Mr. Flavio. I do agree that a T is hard to beat, but wouldn't vwigs be a wonderful name?"

Vlad came back out to the streets to make an amendment to the Associate Comrade Guidelines. Lots have changed since the program was introduced this past week. Many of the criminal underground have been murdered and many next of kin are heading up Staten Island. He wanted to make sure he made an amendment for his comrade twigs.

"Comrades, I'd like to come out to you and announce that an amendment is being placed over twigs entering the program. It is clear that the letter w can be used for the letter v. If anything, it is two v's. Thank you for your time comrades."

He continued to think about the great point the was made before leaving the streets again to handle business with his Hardware Store.