Inaugural “Memorial” Conference (16 Nov 1988*, 1979-K)

KGB REPORT (Kryuchkov) to Central Committee [3.4; 4]. "Provocative statements" made at October 1988 Moscow conference organised by the Memorial Society [R: 16 Nov 88, 1979-K]. 5 pp. ============================ [page one of five] 16 November 1988, No 1979-K To the CPSU Central Committee Concerning provocative statements made by certain participants of the All-Union Voluntary Historical … Continue reading Inaugural “Memorial” Conference (16 Nov 1988*, 1979-K)

05. Alternative sources (1968-1991), “Chronicle” and Vesti

The 63 published issues of the bi-monthly CHRONICLE OF CURRENT EVENTS, from April 1968 to June 1982, can all be accessed in English translation. (The Russian original ХРОНИКА ТЕКУЩИХ СОБЫТИЙ has been available online since 2008, thanks to the Memorial Human Rights Centre.) Example For a contemporary account of the events leading up to Alexander … Continue reading 05. Alternative sources (1968-1991), “Chronicle” and Vesti

Danish SDP about Brailovsky (26 Dec 1980*, St 243/57)

SECRETARIAT. Letter to chairman of Danish Social Democratic Party about the arrest of refusenik Victor BRAILOVSKY, explaining his “criminal activities” [R: 26 December 1980, St 243-57]. 3 pp. =================================== [Text from a different document, presumably International Department to Central Committee] The chairman of the Danish Social Democratic Party, Prime Minister A[nker] Jorgensen has sent a … Continue reading Danish SDP about Brailovsky (26 Dec 1980*, St 243/57)

14 July 1983* International Department: Jewish emigration

Letter from US congressmen (376 signatures) concerning emigration of 2,000 Soviet Jews [3.3; 9.1] and the response outlined by Central Committee International Department [R 14 July 1983]. 20 pages (13 in English). ======================================= [page one of twenty] Endorsed by Comrade B. N. Ponomaryov [Below illegible signature followed by date (19/VIII/1983) and stamped number '19837'] [page … Continue reading 14 July 1983* International Department: Jewish emigration

Stop “human rights” seminar (4 Dec 1987*, 2451-Ch)

REPORT from leading Politburo members (SHEVARDNADZE, ALEXANDER YAKOVLEV and CHEBRIKOV). Activists propose to hold seminar on human rights: measures to hinder seminar and participation of guests from abroad and other parts of USSR. File includes 19 December 1987 (2594-Ch) report on the success (pp. 6-9) of these obstructive measures [R: 4 Dec 87]. 9 pp … Continue reading Stop “human rights” seminar (4 Dec 1987*, 2451-Ch)

31 July 1986 * (1503-Ch) Human Rights campaign

KGB report (Chebrikov). Proposed measures against "US anti-Soviet campaign related to human rights" and the corresponding Central Committee Resolution [R: 31 Jul 86,  1503-Ch] 4 pp. ===================================== [page one of four] Secret July 1986, No 1503-Ch To the CPSU Central Committee Measures to counter the anti-Soviet campaign in the USA about human rights issues According … Continue reading 31 July 1986 * (1503-Ch) Human Rights campaign

Pardons for Dissidents (26 Dec 1986*, 2521‑Ch)

KGB REPORT (Chebrikov). Proposal to issue State pardons for special categories of criminals [dissidents] on condition that they cease their "anti-Soviet" activities [R: 26 Dec 86, 2522-Ch]. 6 pp (excerpts). ====================================== [page one of six] Top Secret 26 December 1986, No 2521-Ch To the CPSU Central Committee Freeing certain categories of individual from criminal responsibility … Continue reading Pardons for Dissidents (26 Dec 1986*, 2521‑Ch)

01 June 1986* (1135-Ch) Subverting Soviet writers

KGB REPORT (Chebrikov). Attempts by "the Adversary" to subvert Soviet writers and restore the reputation of emigré authors [R: 1 Jun 86, 5 pp – 1135-Ch]. 5 pp (Excerpts). ====================================================== [page one of five] Resolution of Comrade Gorbachovsee p. 5 Secret [illegible] June 1986, No 1135-Ch To the CPSU Central Committee [Partially illegible] efforts of … Continue reading 01 June 1986* (1135-Ch) Subverting Soviet writers