1 February 1987* (183-Ch) Imprisoned under Articles 70, 190-1 and 142

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KGB report (Chebrikov) indicates the numbers serving a sentence under Articles 70 [114], 190-1 [119] and 142 [10] of the RSFSR Criminal Code, one third of them [96] held in psychiatric institutions. Applications for a pardon from such prisoners are to be encouraged [R: 1 Feb 87, 183-Ch]. 9 pp (excerpts). ====================================== [page one of nine] … Continue reading 1 February 1987* (183-Ch) Imprisoned under Articles 70, 190-1 and 142

25 September 1986* (Pb) Political Prisoners

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POLITBURO meeting (excerpt). KGB head CHEBRIKOV brackets political prisoners with those committing "serious State crimes", as did the RSFSR Criminal Code (see Notes). Between one third and a half of all political prisoners to be offered their freedom if they agree to discontinue their previous activities [R 25 Sep 86, Pb]. 3 pp. ====================================== [page … Continue reading 25 September 1986* (Pb) Political Prisoners

26 January 1977* (St 42/18) Yesenin-Volpin libel petition

SECRETARIAT accepts collective advice (24 January 1977, No. 42) of KGB, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other parties about a response to the libel petition filed in a US court by Alexander YESENIN-VOLPIN [R: 26 January 1977, St 42-18]. 3 pp. ================================== [page one of three] Workers of all Lands, Unite! COMMUNIST PARTY OF THE … Continue reading 26 January 1977* (St 42/18) Yesenin-Volpin libel petition

25 October 1976* International Dept: PCF and dissidents

INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENT memorandum to Central Committee (25 October 1976, 25-S-2025). Text attached to Soviet ambassadors in various countries, concerning the Western "anti-Soviet" campaign about dissidents and involvement of French Communist Party (PCF) in that campaign [R: 25 October 1976, No 25-S-2025]. 3 pp. ======================================= [page one of three] Secret 2nd sector To the CPSU Central … Continue reading 25 October 1976* International Dept: PCF and dissidents

29 December 1975* (3213-A) PCF, PCI & human rights

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KGB to Central Committee: the attitude of PCF and PCI (French and Italian Communist Parties) toward human rights issues. Includes information (p. 3) on conviction of dissenters in USSR since 1958 [R: 29 December 1975, 3213-A]. 5 pp. ================================= [page one of five] Top Secret USSR Committee of State Security [KGB] at the USSR Council … Continue reading 29 December 1975* (3213-A) PCF, PCI & human rights

10 October 1974* (2882-A) Neizvestny

KGB to Central Committee. The State should offer work to sculptor Ernst NEIZVESTNY to prevent his further disaffection and desire to emigrate [R: 10 October 1974, 2882-A]. 3 pp. ========================================================= [page one of three] Secret To the CPSU Central Committee Providing sculptor E. Neizvestny with State commissions The Committee for State Security has learned that … Continue reading 10 October 1974* (2882-A) Neizvestny