The KGB, USSR Ministry of Health and others write to Central Committee about Western "anti-Soviet propaganda" concerning the abuse of psychiatry for political purposes. [Russian: 10 September 1976, 2066-A] total 18 pp. The file contains eight documents, dated 10 September to 28 December 1976, from a variety of organisations to the Central Committee, directly or … Continue reading 10 September 1976* (2066-A) Abuse of Psychiatry
26 December 1980* (St 243/57) Denmark
Secretariat. Letter to chairman of Danish Social Democratic Party about the arrest of refusenik Victor BRAILOVSKY, explaining his “criminal activities” (3 pp). [R 26 December 1980, St 243-57] =================================== [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 26 December 1980* (St 243/57) Denmark
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] 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] 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). [Russian: 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). [Russian: 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 (1.) This matter is not to be included for discussion. (2.) Instruct Comrades Suslov, Pelshe … 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
8 January 1980* (Pb 177/X) Sakharov
Politburo decision. Internal exile for Andrei SAKHAROV and deprive him of all State awards (3 pp). [R 8 January 1980, Pb 177/X] Excerpt. =========================================================== [pages one and two are, respectively, an announcement by TASS and the draft Decree about depriving Sakharov of all his State awards] [page three] draft Decree of the USSR Supreme Soviet … Continue reading 8 January 1980* (Pb 177/X) Sakharov
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
15 December 1976* (Pb 38/46) Corvalan
Politburo. Decision on exchange of CORVALAN for BUKOVSKY. Contains three other documents: instructions to Soviet ambassadors in Bern and Washington (A. Dobrynin); and jointly signed submission (p. 6) by Andropov, Gromyko and Ponomarev (14 December 1976, 2816-A) about the timing and logistics of the exchange (total 6 pp). [R 15 December 1976, Pb 38-46] Excerpt. … Continue reading 15 December 1976* (Pb 38/46) Corvalan
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
27 March 1989** (St 99/114) Special Training
Secretariat. Requests from leaders of the Communist Parties of Chile and Ecuador and the Chilean Socialist Party. “Special training” in clandestine work: Communist Party of Chile, 6 people; Communist Party of Ecuador, 1 person; Socialist Party of Chile, 2 people. Special training in communications for 6 members of the Chilean Communist Party (8 pp). [R … Continue reading 27 March 1989** (St 99/114) Special Training
1 March 1989** [International Dept] 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 Dept] 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
