Sakharov and Miners (14 Nov 1989*, 2292-K/ov)

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)

31 July 1989* (No.312/1/0297) Military assistance

Report to Central Committee from the Soviet Ministry of Defence about the state of military supplies to Afghanistan. [R 31 Jul 89,  No 312- 1-0297] total 2 pp. ============================= [page one of two] To Comrades:I.S. BelousovM.A. MoiseyevB.M. Belousov Please consider the rate at which warheads of R-17 missiles are being produced and supplied to the … Continue reading 31 July 1989* (No.312/1/0297) Military assistance

Special Training (10 April 1989*, St-99/248)

SECRETARIAT. Additional measures to provide apartments for representatives of Communist Parties from non-socialist countries receiving "special training" in the USSR [R: 10 Apr 89, St 99-248]. 5 pp (excerpt). =============================== [page one of five] SPECIAL FILE Top Secret No. St 99/249 of 10 April 1989 RESOLUTION of the Secretariat of the CPSU Central Committee Additional … Continue reading Special Training (10 April 1989*, St-99/248)

Int’l Department rejects Irish request (06 Jan 1989*)

INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENT turns down request from Sean GARLAND, General Secretary of the Workers' Party (Republic of Ireland), to provide "special training" for 5 people. 21 December 1988 memo in support from the KGB [R: 6 January 1989]. 2 pp. ======================================================= [page one of two] SPECIAL FILE Top Secret To the CPSU Central Committee The International … Continue reading Int’l Department rejects Irish request (06 Jan 1989*)

NKVD shortcomings in Kuibyshev (31 Oct 1937* [NKVD])

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Letter from A. FRENKEL (Kuibyshev) to NKVD chief YEZHOV: malfunctioning of special troika, unburied bodies of "Enemies of the People", and poor safety measures during interrogation [R: 31 October 1937]. 2 pp. ======================================= [page one of two] Comrade Yezhov! I consider it my duty to advise you of the following facts that have been made known … Continue reading NKVD shortcomings in Kuibyshev (31 Oct 1937* [NKVD])

Yakovlev on Congress of USSR Writers’ Union (26 June 1986*, Pb)

POLITBURO meeting. Alexander YAKOVLEV reports on the Eighth Congress of the Writers' Union. Ways to manage changes in the union's bureaucracy discussed [R: 26 Jun 86, Pb]. 5 pp. ========================================== [page one of five] Top Secret Single Copy (Draft Minutes) MEETING OF CPSU POLITBURO, 26 June 1986 In the chair Comrade M.S. GORBACHOV In attendance: … Continue reading Yakovlev on Congress of USSR Writers’ Union (26 June 1986*, Pb)

Anatoly Marchenko’s death (4 Feb 1987*, 206-B)

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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)

Transfer to Chistopol (17 March 1978*, 492-Ch)

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KGB and Ministry of Internal Affairs: Transfer of "especially dangerous" prisoners from Vladimir Central further inland to Tatarstan. Henceforward many 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 Transfer of especially dangerous … Continue reading Transfer to Chistopol (17 March 1978*, 492-Ch)