27 July 1988* (1541-K) Block rights activists’ seminar

KGB MEMORANDUM. 'Anti-Soviet elements' intend to hold an international seminar in Moscow, "The KGB and Perestroika", inviting prominent foreigners and former dissidents to attend [R: 27 Jul 88, 1541-K]. 2 pp. ========================== [page one of two] Top Secret 27 July 1988, No 1541-K To the CPSU Central Committee The intention of anti-social elements to hold … Continue reading 27 July 1988* (1541-K) Block rights activists’ seminar

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

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

16 November 1972* (Pb 67/XVIII) KGB “cautions”, an unpublished decree

POLITBURO decision. Jointly signed request from the KGB and Procurator-General RUDENKO (11 October 1972, 2594-А,  pp. 4-5). Party leaders approve a secret decree (p. 2) about special KGB “cautions” or warnings to those engaged in “politically harmful” behaviour [R: 16 November 1972, Pb 67-XVIII]. 5 pp. Often referred to as "the 25 December 1972 decree", … Continue reading 16 November 1972* (Pb 67/XVIII) KGB “cautions”, an unpublished decree

15 January 1971* (St 119/11) The changing nature of samizdat

SECRETARIAT decision. Consider KGB analysis of recent changes in samizdat and make proposals to deal with the phenomenon. Includes KGB report (21 December 1970, 3461-A) on the shift from literature to politics [R: 15 January 1971, St 119-11]. 5 pp. ================================= [page one of five] Workers of all Lands, Unite! COMMUNIST PARTY OF THE SOVIET … Continue reading 15 January 1971* (St 119/11) The changing nature of samizdat

27 April 1970* (1118-A) Vandalism and Lenin’s centenary

KGB note about delinquent acts during the celebration of LENIN's birth centenary [R: 27 April 1970 – 1118-A]. 2 pp (excerpt). ============================================================= [page one of two] Secret USSR Committee for State Security [KGB] of the USSR Council of Ministers 27 April 1970, No. 1118-A Moscow To the CPSU Central Committee The centenary of the “founder … Continue reading 27 April 1970* (1118-A) Vandalism and Lenin’s centenary

19 March 1970 (699-A) Rebellious youth in Krasnodar

KGB REPORT about uncovering and neutralising a "Club for Democracy" organized by high school students in the Krasnodar Region [R: 19 March 1970, 699-A]. 2 pp (excerpt). =========================================== [page one of two] Secret USSR Committee for State Security [KGB] at the USSR Council of Ministers 19 March 1970, No. 699-A Moscow To the CPSU Central … Continue reading 19 March 1970 (699-A) Rebellious youth in Krasnodar

12 June 1970* (1610-A) anti-Soviet youth in Sverdlovsk

KGB about arrests of members of an anti-Soviet youth organization in Sverdlovsk [R: 12 June 1970, 1610-A]. 2 pp (excerpt). =========================================================== [page one of two] [added Top] Secret USSR Committee for State Security [KGB] at the USSR Council of Ministers 12 June 1970, No. 1610-A Moscow To the CPSU Central Committee The KGB for the … Continue reading 12 June 1970* (1610-A) anti-Soviet youth in Sverdlovsk

11 June 1968* (1372-A) “A Chronicle of Current Events”

KGB MEMORANDUM. A new samizdat publication and its distribution by Pavel LITVINOV, Pyotr YAKIR, and Natalya GORBANEVSKAYA [R: 11 June 1968,  1372-A]. 2 pp. Includes cover page of the first issue, "Human Rights in the USSR" (later known as "A Chronicle of Current Events"), 30 April 1968. ============================================================== [page one of two] USSR Committee for … Continue reading 11 June 1968* (1372-A) “A Chronicle of Current Events”