Formal, jointly signed REQUEST (March 1978, 459-A) by KGB, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Central Committee that Mtsislav Rostropovich (feature photo) and his wife Galina Vishnevskaya be stripped of their Soviet citizenship [R: 14 March 1978, Pb 97-54]. 5 pp. (Excerpts) Rostropovich loses Soviet citizenship (14 Mar '78*, Pb 97/54) * =========================================================== [page one of … Continue reading Rostropovich citizenship (14 Mar ’78* Pb)
KGB to Politburo: proposal that Soviet bloc boycott International Rostropovich Competition in Paris. Draft CPSU decree attached [R: 12 May 1977, 958-A]. 2 pp. Boycott Rostropovich (12 May '77*, 958-A) * =============================================== [page one of two] Secret 12 May 1977No.958-A To the CPSU Central Committee The international Rostropovich competition for young cellists According to information … Continue reading Boycott Rostropovich (12 May ’77* A)
