22 January 1970* (Pb 151/XIII) Abuse of Psychiatry, Krasnodar KGB report

POLITBURO decision about the mentaly ill. ANDROPOV circulates to fellow Politburo members a report from Krasnodar Region KGB suggesting a widespread threat from the mentally ill to public order and the Soviet system. Includes (p. 2) Andropov's note to the Politburo (19 January 1970, 141-A), and a report (pp. 3-5) to Andropov from Major-General SMORODINSKY … Continue reading 22 January 1970* (Pb 151/XIII) Abuse of Psychiatry, Krasnodar KGB report

29 December 1973* (St 108/62) Military Training for Lebanese CP

SECRETARIAT. Meet request from Lebanese Communist Party leadership for the military training of 12 people [R: 29 December 1973, St 108-62]. 2 pp. ======================================= [page one of two] No. St 108/62, 29 December 1973 SPECIAL FILE Top Secret RESOLUTION of the CPSU Central Committee Secretariat Re. the request of the leadership of the Lebanese Communist … Continue reading 29 December 1973* (St 108/62) Military Training for Lebanese CP

16 November 1972* (Pb 67/XVIII) KGB “cautions”, an unpublished decree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referred to as "the 25 December 1972 decree", … Continue reading 16 November 1972* (Pb 67/XVIII) KGB “cautions”, an unpublished decree

5 May 1974* (Pb 136/53) “Special training” for Italian CP

POLITBURO decision. Provide the Italian Communist Party (PCI) with “special training” for 12 people in case it has to go underground [R: 5 May 1974, Pb 136-53]. 4 pp. =============================== [page one of four] Return [etc. illegible] (General Department, sector 1) Workers of all Lands, Unite! COMMUNIST PARTY OF THE SOVIET UNION. CENTRAL COMMITTEE Top … Continue reading 5 May 1974* (Pb 136/53) “Special training” for Italian CP

27 December 1976* (St 37/37) Special Training for South Americans

SECRETARIAT, International Department. Provide “special training” for 10 individuals from Argentina; three from Panama; three from El Salvador; and three from Uruguay [R: 27 December 1976, St 37-37]. 4 pp (excerpt). =============================== [page one of four] St 38/36, 30 December 1976 Top Secret SPECIAL FILE RESOLUTION Of the CPSU Central Committee Secretariat Issue raised by … Continue reading 27 December 1976* (St 37/37) Special Training for South Americans

28 April 1970* (1128-A) Support Black Panthers in the USA and in Africa

KGB MEMORANDUM. Soviet support for the “Black Panthers”, both in the USA and through contacts in African countries: a means of distracting the US administration [R: 28 April 1970 – 1128-A]. 2 pp. ================= [page one of two] Top Secret SPECIAL FILE USSR Committee for State Security [KGB] at the USSR Council of Ministers 28 … Continue reading 28 April 1970* (1128-A) Support Black Panthers in the USA and in Africa

9 September 1969* (No 2273-A) Krupp, KGB and W. German contacts

KGB REPORT. Meeting in the Netherlands between a KGB source and Count Georg-Volkmar ZEDTWITZ von ARNIM, a director of the Krupp corporation, on behalf of the West German SPD [R: 9 September 1969, 2273-A]. 2 pp. ====================================== [page one of two] SPECIAL FILE Top Secret USSR Committee for State Security [KGB] at the USSR Council … Continue reading 9 September 1969* (No 2273-A) Krupp, KGB and W. German contacts

5 October 1979* (St 179/32) Visit to Moscow by Giovanni Cervetti (PCI)

SECRETARIAT Resolution. Visit to the Soviet Union by Giovanni CERVETTI, a member of the Italian Communist Party (PCI) leadership, during which financial matters were to be discussed. Includes 4 October 1979 (25-S-1803) memorandum from ZAGLADIN [R: 5 October 1979, St 179-32]. 3 pp. =============================== [page one of three] No St 179/32, 5 October 1979 Top … Continue reading 5 October 1979* (St 179/32) Visit to Moscow by Giovanni Cervetti (PCI)