 Such views were publicly expressed by Nicolau during his speech at the 2nd Congress of Rumcherod.In order to help the Soviets secure power in Southern Russia, on December 28, 1917, the Committee established the "Romanian Revolutionary Military Committee", which counted Nicolau, Bujor, and Dicescu among its leaders.The Revolutionary Committee worked in close cooperation with the Rumcherod, which provided it with material support.