In Judgement in Moscow (Chapter Six: 6.1 The Letter of the Ten), Vladimir BUKOVSKY writes in passing with irony and scepticism of the Western reaction, in April 1986, to the explosion at the Chernobyl reactor and the behaviour of the Soviet leadership led by the "new Chichikov", Mikhail Gorbachov. Again and again, he notes disbelievingly, … Continue reading Secret Chernobyl (1986-2019)
The "abuse of psychiatry for political purposes" was widespread in the Soviet Union. When the release of political prisoners began in 1987 it became apparent that one third of their number were detained, often indefinitely, in psychiatric prison hospitals. All ten documents in this archive concerning this practice may be found in the thematic section … Continue reading The Abuse of Psychiatry (1970-89)
“The movers and shakers of today have little interest in digging for the truth. Who knows what one may come up with? You may start out with the Communists and end up with yourself.” Vladimir BUKOVSKY ♦ Paperback, hardback and e-book versions available ♦ “The most important work to appear for decades on the Soviet … Continue reading “Judgment in Moscow” (May 2019)
Documents (1978-89) from the Bulletins of the Cold War International History Project (CWIHP) * Compiled, translated into English and republished in November 2001 (79 pp). Nine have been included, in part or in full, in the archive. * Compare Section 9.2, USSR and Afghanistan, 1974-1992 which usually includes the Russian original. [ See Short Biographies … Continue reading USSR / AFGHANISTAN documents
RF PRESIDENTIAL ARCHIVE. List of eight documents reflecting Politburo discussion and action in relation to Poland, between August 1980 and September 1982 [R: Jul 92]. One page. * For translations of five of these documents see this websiteand section 9.4 The USSR and Poland. * Politburo documents about Poland (Jul '92*) ================= [page one of … Continue reading About Poland (Jul ’92*, Pb)
* "The Past on Trial" ('92): CPSU hearings Russia one year later * Richard PIPES [1] «The Washington Post» (16 Aug 1992) In the morning hours of 7 July 1992 an unusual spectacle unfolded in the center of Moscow, off Staraya Ploshchad, where until recently the all-powerful Central Committee of the Communist Party of the … Continue reading CPSU on Trial (’92, media)
KGB REPORT. The results of preventative and prophylactic work by the KGB since 1959, reducing the need for imprisonment, even for the most serious crimes. Statistical information for 1959-1974 [R: 31 October 1975, Volkogonov]. 2 pp. * KGB Warnings (31 Oct 1975*, 2743-A) * ============================================= [page one of two] Top Secret SPECIAL FILE Committee for … Continue reading KGB Warnings (31 Oct ’75*, A)
KGB report. Measures to halt the anti-Soviet activities of the “Helsinki Watch Committee in the USSR": Yury ORLOV, Alexander GINZBURG (feature photo), Mykola RUDENKO, and Tomas VENCLOVA. Includes Secretariat Resolution, St 1/15 (25 January 1977) [R: 20 January 1977, St 1-15]. 6 pp. * How to halt activities of Helsinki Watch Committee in the USSR … Continue reading Halt Helsinki Groups (20 Jan ’77* A)
Instructions to Anatoly DOBRYNIN, Soviet ambassador to the USA, concerning a discussion with Secretary of State Cyrus VANCE about human rights [R: 18 February 1977, Pb 46-X]. 7 pp (excerpt). * Discussion with Cyrus Vance (18 Feb '77*, Pb 46/X) * ================= Proletariats of the World unite! COMMUNIST PARTY OF THE SOVIET UNION. THE CENTRAL … Continue reading Discussion with Vance (18 Feb ’77* Pb)
