26 August 1977* (No 644/54) Socialist International

Instructions to KGB station chiefs abroad about work on Socialist International (6 pp).  [26 August 1977, No 644-54] (Copy of Russian original kindly provided by Mr Oleg Gordievsky.) =========================================================== Station chiefs (as listed) No. 644/54 Guidance-task concerning the Socialist International The new balance of forces in the international arena, the development of the process of … Continue reading 26 August 1977* (No 644/54) Socialist International

21 June 1977* [Soviet embassy in FRG] West German Social Democratic Party

From the Soviet embassy in FRG. An analytical report about the policies of the West German SDP (17 pp). [R 21 June 1977] Excerpts. ============================================================= [page one] Soviet embassy in the Federal German Republic Secret Copy No. 2 20 May 1977 The policies of the SDP leadership [...] ... there are never-ending discussions in political circles, … Continue reading 21 June 1977* [Soviet embassy in FRG] West German Social Democratic Party

9 December 1986* (2407-Ch) Sakharov and Bonner

Secretariat. Measures relating to Andrei SAKHAROV; annulment of decree for Sakharov’s exile and pardon for his wife Elena BONNER (8 pp).  [R 9 Dec 86, 2407-Ch] ============================================================== [pages one to four] Secret 9 December 1986 To the CPSU Central Committee Concerning suggestions about A.D. Sakharov [...] The decision that it was necessary to halt Sakharov’s … Continue reading 9 December 1986* (2407-Ch) Sakharov and Bonner

27 January 1967* (Pb 32/5) Sinyavsky-Daniel

KGB report. Measures taken against people defending SINYAVSKY and DANIEL (5 pp). [R 27 January 1967, No 162] Excerpts. ================================================================ [page one of five, 9 February 1967] 9 February 1967, Minute No. 32 Not to be included in the Minutes This matter is not to be included for discussion. Instruct Comrades Suslov, Pelshe and Semichastny … Continue reading 27 January 1967* (Pb 32/5) Sinyavsky-Daniel

15 March 1977* (Pb 49/XV) Letter to PCF

Politburo. Final version of the letter to leaders of the French Communist Party (total 23 pp). For draft see above, 22 February, St 45/8. [R 15 March 1977, Pb 49-XV] Excerpts. =============================================================== [page two] Item 15, Minutes No 49 Top Secret To the Central Committee of the French Communist Party Dear Comrades ----------------------------------------------- [page two] In … Continue reading 15 March 1977* (Pb 49/XV) Letter to PCF

14 March 1978* (Pb 97/54) Rostropovich

Formal, jointly signed request (March 1978, 459-A) by KGB, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Central Committee that Mtsislav Rostropovich and his wife Galina Vishnevskaya be stripped of their Soviet citizenship (5 pp). [R 14 March 1978, Pb 97-54] Excerpts. =========================================================== [page one of five] To item 54 of Minutes No. 97 Secret To the CPSU … Continue reading 14 March 1978* (Pb 97/54) Rostropovich

5 January 1966* (St 132/11) Sinyavsky-Daniel

Secretariat. Preparations for the trial of Andrei SINYAVSKY and Yuly DANIEL. Includes joint memorandum from KGB chairman and Procurator-General (23 December 1965, 2843-S), pp 2-7, and February 1966 report on outcome of trial, pp 8-9. [R 5 January 1966, St 132-11] total 9 pp. =========================================================== [page one of nine] Workers of all Lands, Unite! COMMUNIST … Continue reading 5 January 1966* (St 132/11) Sinyavsky-Daniel

4 May 1975* (1103-A) May Day

4 May 1975, 1103-A [2.2; 3.2] – KGB memorandum. The situation during the 1975 May Day celebrations. [R 4 May 1975, 1103-A] =========================================================== [page one of one] Secret State Security Committee [KGB] at the USSR Soviet of Ministers 4 May 1975, No 1103-A Moscow To the CPSU Central Committee The 1975 May Day celebrations proceeded … Continue reading 4 May 1975* (1103-A) May Day

23 September 1989** (St 105/114) Argentina

Secretariat. A request from Comrade ATHOS FAVA, Chairman of the Communist Party of Argentina for assistance to the Party in manufacturing fake Argentinean passports, identity cards, and receptacles for their transportation and storage (6 pp). [R 23 Sep 89, St 105-114] ========================================================== [Translator’s notes are bracketed] No. ST-105/114g of 23.IX.19[...] [illegible] [In handwriting:] 18 [Stamp:] … Continue reading 23 September 1989** (St 105/114) Argentina

19 May 1989** [International Department] Corvalan

A request from leadership of the Chilean Communist Party. Central Committee International department memo. Assistance to Comrade LUIS CORVALAN in travelling from the USSR to one of the countries of Western Europe to obtain a Chilean passport for a subsequent legal return to Chile. [R 19 May 89] ============================================================ Translated by Valeri Kalabugin, July 2010 … Continue reading 19 May 1989** [International Department] Corvalan

1 March 1989** [International Department] Chile

Recorded discussion. Assisting clandestine return to Chile of 4 Socialist Party activists (fake documents); “special training” for 2 Chilean Communists (2 pp). [R 1 Mar 89] =========================================================== English Translation by Geo, February 2011 [Translator’s notes are bracketed; red font indicates unclear original text] [Handwritten] 5.1.2/Top Secret/Special Folder/ [Stamp] CC CPSU/18-18/ March 3, 1989/ 0443OP/To Be … Continue reading 1 March 1989** [International Department] Chile

23 September 1988** (St-90/103) Ecuador

Secretariat. A request from the Communist Party of Ecuador, “special training” for 6 people in 1988 (6 pp). [R 23 Sep 88, St 90-103] =========================================================== [Translator's notes are bracketed] -90/103/gc/09.23.88/Top Secret/Special Folder/ 5.1.38/100 RESOLUTION Secretariat of the CC of CPSU Re: Request by the leadership of the Communist Party of Ecuador [It is hereby resolved … Continue reading 23 September 1988** (St-90/103) Ecuador

18 January 1988** (St-76/138) Chile

Secretariat. Assist the Chilean Communist Party in transit of couriers and special personnel training (5 pp). [R 18 Jan 88, St 76-138] ============================================================ Translated by George Sklyar, July 2010 [Translator’s notes are bracketed, handwritten text is in italic] #CT-76/138 gs, of 01.18.88/ TOP SECRET/SPECIAL FOLDER RESOLUTION Of the Secretariat of the CC of the Communist … Continue reading 18 January 1988** (St-76/138) Chile

12 January 1988** (St-76/82) Chile

Secretariat. A request from the Chilean Communist and Socialist Parties for “special training”: 20 CPC and 14 SPC members (6 pp). [R 12 Jan 88, St 76-82] ========================================================== Translated by George Sklyar, July 2010 [Translator’s notes are bracketed, handwritten text is in italic] #CT-76/82gs, of 01.12.88/TOP SECRET/SPECIAL FOLDER RESOLUTION of the Secretariat of the CC … Continue reading 12 January 1988** (St-76/82) Chile

13 February 1987** (St-40/39) Paraguay

Secretariat. A request from the Paraguayan Communist Party for assistance in the clandestine return to Paraguay of Comrade ANANIAS MAIDANA. He requires fake documents and special training (5 pp). [R 13 Feb 87, St 40-39] ============================================================ Translated by George Sklyar, August 2010 [Translator’s notes are bracketed, handwritten text is in italic] .. .Top Secret/Special Folder … Continue reading 13 February 1987** (St-40/39) Paraguay

24 January 1981** (St 247/26) Nicaragua

Secretariat. On the post of 1st Secretary for administrative and legal affairs at the USSR Embassy in Nicaragua. Post to be taken by a KGB officer (7 pp). [R 24 January 1981, St 247-26] ============================================================ [Translator’s notes are bracketed] #CT-. of ...21.81/Top Secret/Special Folder RESOLUTION Of the Secretariat of the CC of the Communist Party of … Continue reading 24 January 1981** (St 247/26) Nicaragua

13 January 1981** (St 245/75) Chile

Secretariat: A request from the Chilean Communist Party leadership for “special training” for 20 people (14 pp). [R 13 January 1981, St 245-7] ========================================================== Translation by George Sklyar, November 2010 [Translator's notes are bracketed, handwritten text is italic] #CT245/75ge/01.13.81/TOP SECRET/SPECIAL RESOLUTION By Secretariat, CC, Communist Party of the Soviet Union Re: Request by the leadership … Continue reading 13 January 1981** (St 245/75) Chile

1 July 1980** (St 217/39) Jamaica

Secretariat. To meet the request from leadership of the Workers’ Party of Jamaica, “special training” for 2 people (4 pp). [R 1 July 1980, St 217-39] =========================================================== [Translator’s notes are bracketed] #CT-217/39 of 07.01.80/Special Folder/Top Secret RESOLUTION Secretariat, CC of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union Re: Request by the leadership of the Jamaica Labor … Continue reading 1 July 1980** (St 217/39) Jamaica

25 January 1980** (St 195/20) Chile

Secretariat. A request from leadership of the Chilean Communist Party for “special training” of 20 members and 8 leaders of the Party (5 pp). [R 25 January 1980, St 195-20] ========================================================== Translation by George Sklyar, July 2010 [Translator's notes are bracketed, handwritten text is italic #CT195/[20]ge/[11].20.80/Special Folder/Top Secret RESOLUTION Secretariat of the CC of the … Continue reading 25 January 1980** (St 195/20) Chile

6 November 1980** (St 236/35) Venezuela

[7.4] – Secretariat. A request from the Secretary General of the Venezuelan Communist Party for “special training” (3 pp). [R 6 November 1980, St 236/35] ========================================================== [Translator’s comments are bracketed] 23 [handwritten] TOP SECRET Special Files of the Secretariat of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Soviet Union On the request of the Secretary … Continue reading 6 November 1980** (St 236/35) Venezuela

7 July 1980** (St 218/45) Uruguay

Secretariat. A request from leadership of the Communist Party of Uruguay. “Special training” for 2 people (2 pp).  [R 7 July 1980, St 218/45] ========================================================== [Translator’s notes are bracketed] #CT-218,/45, of 07.07.80/Special Folder/Top Secret ... RESOLUTION By Secretariat, CC, Communist Party of the Soviet Union Re: Request of the Leadership of the Communist Party of … Continue reading 7 July 1980** (St 218/45) Uruguay

4 April 1980** (St 205/55) Special Training

Secretariat. International Department requests “special training” for Colombia, 6 people; Paraguay, two people; and Peru, one person. [R 4 April 1980, St 205/55] ========================================================== [page one of one]   Translation by George Sklyar, November 2010 [Translator's notes are bracketed, handwritten text is italic] RESOLUTION CENTRAL COMMITTEE, COMMUNIST PARTY OF THE SOVIET UNION Re: CC CPSU International … Continue reading 4 April 1980** (St 205/55) Special Training