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
Politburo decision to pardon Andrei Sinyavsky. Includes draft Edict (not for publication) and undated joint note from KGB Chairman, the Procurator-General and the USSR Minister of Justice proposing this decision [R: 19 May 1971, Pb 4-48]. 4 pp. ========================== [page one of four] Workers of all Lands, Unite! COMMUNIST PARTY OF THE SOVIET UNION. CENTRAL … Continue reading Pardon Sinyavsky (19 May 1971*, Pb 4/48)
POLITBURO. Approve KGB measures prompting Andrei Sinyavsky to ask for a pardon. Includes text of 30 September 1968 (2281-A), Request from KGB, p 2. [R: 14 January 1969, Pb 111]. 2 pp. ========================== [page one, on plain paper] Minute 11114 June 1969 MINUTED 2. Note from Yu. Andropov of 30 September 1968 (concerning A. Sinyavsky). … Continue reading Sinyavsky’s pardon and release (14 Jan 1969*, Pb 111)
JOINT MEMORANDUM to Central Committee from KGB, USSR Procurator-General and ?Ministry of Justice. Delay trials of “anti-Soviet elements” ([a] dissidents Anatoly SHCHARANSKY, Alexander GINZBURG, Yury ORLOV and Zviad GAMSAKHURDIA; and [b] "spies" Lubman, Filatov and Nilov) until a politically suitable time [R: 1 April 1978, 785-A]. 4 pp (excerpts). ============================== [page one of four] Secret … Continue reading Putting Helsinki Group members and “spies” on trial (1 April 1978*, 785-A)
KGB MEMORANDUM. Reactions of US embassy and foreign press corps to measures taken against dissidents, particularly the arrest in mid-March of Anatoly SHCHARANSKY [R: 29 March 1977, 647-A]. 3 pp. ======================================================= [page one of three] Top secret State Security Committee [KGB] at the USSR Soviet of Ministers 29 March 1977, No 647-A Moscow To the … Continue reading US concern about Shcharansky (29 March 1977*, 647-A)
KGB MEMORANDUM (Kryuchkov) to Central Committee (Gorbachov). SAKHAROV's influence on the striking miners in Vorkuta [R: 14 Nov 89, 2292-K-OV]. 2 pp. =========================================================== [page one of two] Special Importance Copy No 2 14 November 1989, No 2292-K/ov To the CPSU Central Committee Attention: Comrade M.S. Gorbachov Concerning the influence of A.D. Sakharov on the strike … Continue reading Sakharov and Miners (14 Nov 1989*, 2292-K/ov)
KGB MEMORANDUM (Bobkov). What to tell French Communists about imprisoned dissidents Anatoly MARCHENKO and Alexander OGORODNIKOV. (Marchenko died in December 1986, following a lengthy hunger strike in Chistopol Prison) [R: 4 Feb 87 – 206-B]. One page. ======================= [one page] Secret 4 February 1987, No 206-B To: Comrade Yu.I. Zuyev, deputy head of the CPSU … Continue reading Anatoly Marchenko’s death (4 Feb 1987*, 206-B)
KGB and Ministry of Internal Affairs: Transfer of "especially dangerous" prisoners from Vladimir Prison to Chistopol Prison. Henceforward political prisoners would be held in Chistopol Prison [R: 17 March 1978, 492-Ch]. 2 pp. ========================================================== [page one of two] Secret Copy no 3 To the CPSU Central Committee No 06637 The transfer of especially dangerous State … Continue reading Transfer to Chistopol Prison (17 March 1978*, 492-Ch)
KGB to Politburo: proposal that Soviet bloc boycott International Rostropovich competition in Paris. Draft CPSU decree attached [R: 12 May 1977, 958-A]. 2 pp. =============================================== [page one of two] Secret 12 May 1977No.958-A To the CPSU Central Committee The international Rostropovich competition for young cellists According to information received, the Association of International Gatherings in … Continue reading Boycott Rostropovich (12 May 1977*, 958-A)
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