1938
1938
Memorandum report of the People`s Commissar for Foreign Affairs of the USSR M.M. Litvinov to the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the All-Union Communist Party of Bolsheviks J.V. Stalin ”On the January session of the Council of the League of Nations“
January 4, 1938
Russian State Military Archives
Cover letter from the head of the SD Security Council of the SS “South-East” to the central department III 1 of the SD Main Directorate with an extract from the annual report on Czechoslovakia for 1937 with an overview of Czechoslovakia’s foreign policy and its relations with European countries
January 13, 1938
Russian State Military Archives
The article "Positive Warsaw responses to stay in Berlin Bek and Stoyadinovich" published in the German newspaper Deutsche Algemeine Zeitung
January 15, 1938
Russian State Military Archives
Cipher telegram of the Temporary Charge d`Affairs of the USSR in Germany G.A. Astakhov to People`s Commissariat for Foreign Affairs of the USSR with Romania military options proposal in case of beginning of war in Europe and possible (potential) occupation of the Lithuanian city of Klaipeda by Germans.
January 24, 1938
Archives of Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation
Memorandum chairman of the SNK VM Molotov in the Politburo of the CPSU (b) on the need to abandon the Soviet Union to participate in the Baltic Geodetic Convention in connection with the use of foreign intelligence information, the text of the corresponding draft resolution (approved by the Politburo of the CPSU (b) February 91938)
January 26, 1938
Russian State Archives of Social and Political History
List of foreign consulates in the USSR and Soviet consulates abroad
[Earlier February 1938]
Russian State Archives of Social and Political History
Politburo Resolution (b) the liquidation of the Soviet consulates in Japan and Korea and Japanese consulates in the territory of the USSR
February 3, 1938
Russian State Archives of Social and Political History
Code telegram Chargé d'Affaires of the USSR in Germany, GA Astakhov in the People's Commissariat of the USSR on the procurement of Yugoslavia of German arms and the assistance of British diplomats of German-Yugoslav rapprochement
February 4, 1938
Archives of Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation
Report of an employee of an Independent Bureau of General Studies of the II Department of General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces K. Severin to the Chief of the II Department of General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces T. Pełczyński on a plan of creating the Polish-Czech Union proposed (offered) by the leader of Czech fascist R. Gajda.
February 9, 1938
Russian State Military Archives
Politburo Resolution (b) the preservation of the Japanese Consulate in Vladivostok, Petropavlovsk and on Sakhalin and the preservation of the Soviet consulate in Seoul and Hakodate Tsuruga
February 9, 1938
Russian State Archives of Social and Political History
Code telegram Chargé d'Affaires of the USSR in Germany, GA Astakhov in the People's Commissariat of the USSR on the participation of the diplomatic corps at a gala dinner at the Chancellor of Germany Adolf Hitler and a tea reception at the new German Foreign Minister von Ribbentrop
February 16, 1938
Archives of Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation
Politburo Resolution (b) to change the border regime with Turkey, Iran and Afghanistan
February 20, 1938
Russian State Archives of Social and Political History
Code telegram Chargé d'Affaires of the USSR in Germany, GA Astakhov in the People's Commissariat of the USSR on major foreign policy speech moments Chancellor of Germany Adolf Hitler in the Reichstag, February 20, 1938
February 20, 1938
Archives of Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation
Code telegram Chargé d'Affaires of the USSR in Germany, GA Astakhov in the People's Commissariat of the USSR about the mood of the local diplomatic corps in connection with a speech by Adolf Hitler chancellor of Germany in the Reichstag, and the resignation of Foreign Minister of Great Britain, E. Eden
February 21, 1938
Archives of Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation
Cipher telegram of the Plenipotentiary (Envoy Plenipotentiary) of the USSR in Germany A.F. Merekalov to People`s Commissariat for Foreign Affairs of the USSR about the growth of tension in German-Czechoslovak relations.
February 24, 1938
Archives of Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation
Cover sheet (covering letter) of the Central Department III 1 ot the Reich Main Security Office (SD) to the Central Department of the III 2 Reich Main Security Office (SD) on the review of the military offensive and defensive measures of Czechoslovakia.
.February 25, 1938
Russian State Military Archives
Review of Czechoslovak press commenting A. Hitler`s speech in Reichstag on February 20, 1938, (making mention) with reference to the German-Czechoslovak relations.
On or after February 25th, 1938
Russian State Military Archives
Information letter of the Soviet Assistant Military Attache in Prague J.V. Sitov to the External Relations Division of the People`s Commissariat of Defense of the Soviet Union about the reception at the USSR plenipotentiary representation in Czechoslovakia in honour of the Workers` and Peasants` Red Army 20th anniversary with guests` comments on the possibility of the beginning war in Europe in 1938.
March 2, 1938
Russian State Military Archives
A memo of the USSR People's Commissar for Foreign Affairs Maxim Litvinov to the Secretary General of the Central Committee of the CPSU (b) Stalin to eliminate the last of the German consulates in the USSR and the last Soviet consulates in Germany, with the project of the corresponding decision (approved by the Politburo of the CPSU (b) 3March 1938)
March 3, 1938
Russian State Archives of Social and Political History
Cipher telegram of the Plenipotentiary (Envoy Plenipotentiary) of the USSR in France JZ Suric (Suricz, Surits) to People`s Commissariat for Foreign Affairs of the USSR on Ministry for Foreign Affairs of France Memorandum on Austrian issue.
March 4, 1938
Archives of Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation
A memo of the USSR People's Commissar for Foreign Affairs Maxim Litvinov to the Secretary General of the Central Committee of the CPSU (b) Stalin with the text of the draft resolution on the convening of the Soviet-Estonian conciliation commission to parse the clashes on the Soviet-Estonian border (draft resolution approved by the Politburo of the CPSU (b) March 11, 1938)
March 7, 1938
Russian State Archives of Social and Political History
Information letter of the Soviet Assistant Military Attache in Prague V.N. Kashuba to the External Relations Division of the People`s Commissariat of Defense of the USSR about the conversation with the 1st Deputy Chief of the Czechoslovakia General Staff M. Miklik on Germany`s aggressive policy towards Czechoslovakia, cooperation of the General Staffs of the USSR and Czechoslovakia in a complicated international situation and the development of armoured vehicles.
On or before March 9th, 1938
Russian State Military Archives
Code telegram Chargé d'Affaires of the USSR in Germany, GA Astakhov in the USSR People's Commissariat of Germany's intentions to prevent the plebiscite in Austria, and to organize a coup in this country
March 11, 1938
Archives of Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation
Code telegram Chargé d'Affaires of the USSR in Germany, GA Astakhov in the People's Commissariat of the USSR about France's intentions to defend Czechoslovakia in case of German aggression
March 11, 1938
Archives of Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation
Code telegram Chargé d'Affaires of the USSR in Germany, GA Astakhov in the People's Commissariat of the USSR on the French and British demarches in Berlin in connection with a possible Anschluss
March 11, 1938
Archives of Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation
Cipher telegram of the Plenipotentiary (Envoy Plenipotentiary) of the USSR in Great Britain I.M. Maisky to People`s Commissariat for Foreign Affairs of the USSR about the conversation of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Great Britain Lord Halifax with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany J. von Ribbentrop about the Anglo-German negotiations, views of German government on relations with Austria and Czechoslovakia, and its colonial requirements (demands).
March 11, 1938
Archives of Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation
Information from the 2nd Bureau of the General Staff of French Army on intelligence and sabotage network in Czechoslovakia with the active participation of the Sudeten German party members, basing on the article “German espionage in Czechoslovakia” published in the “Pravda” newspaper.
On or after March 11th, 1938
Russian State Military Archives
A memo of the USSR People's Commissar for Foreign Affairs Maxim Litvinov to the Secretary General of the Central Committee of the CPSU (b) Stalin on ensuring the German consulate in Kiev tolerable living conditions for the remainder until the closing time and the need to be careful in its relations with Germany, with the text of the draftthe corresponding decision (approved by the Politburo of the CPSU (b) March 13, 1938)
March 13, 1938
Russian State Archives of Social and Political History
Handling of the Communist Party of Austria to the people of Europe, the world in connection with the German occupation of Austria, to support the struggle for independence of the Austrian people, the lessons of the Anschluss of Austria to other countries
March 13, 1938
Russian State Archives of Social and Political History
Cipher telegram of the charge d'affaires of the USSR in Germany G.A. Astakhov to the NKID (The People’s Commissariat for Foreign Affairs) of the USSR with an analysis of the military-political situation in Europe in connection with the Anschluss of Austria.
March 15, 1938
Archives of Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation
Code telegram Chargé d'Affaires of the USSR in Germany, GA Astakhov in the People's Commissariat of the USSR about the Polish-Lithuanian conflict and recognition of Hungary Anschluss
March 15, 1938
Archives of Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation
Special message of Intelligence Department of the Workers` and Peasants` Red Army about the possible actions of England and France in case of German aggression against Czechoslovakia.
March 15, 1938
Russian State Military Archives
Review of the Polish press for March 1938, compiled by the press bureau of the USSR plenipotentiary mission in Poland
March 16, 1938
Russian state military archive
Short verbatim in the world of the Socialist International, the workshop report and the Amsterdam International of Trade Unions on the political situation and particularly in Europe, about the position of the socialist parties of the threat of the coming of fascism, about the Spanish Civil War , the League of Nations, and others.
not earlier than March 16, 1938
Russian State Archives of Social and Political History
Information from the 2nd Bureau of the General Staff of French Army “On the German invasion of Austria”.
March 17, 1938
Russian State Military Archives
Cipher telegram of the 1st Secretary of the USSR Plenipotentiary Representation in Czechoslovakia M.S. Shaprov to People`s Commissariat for Foreign Affairs of the USSR about the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Czechoslovakia K. Krofta reaction on the official statement of the People`s Commissar for Foreign Affairs of the USSR M.M. Litvinov in connection with the aggravation of the situation in Europe.
March 17, 1938
Archives of Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation
Code telegram Chargé d'Affaires of the USSR in Germany, GA Astakhov in the People's Commissariat of the USSR about the Polish-Lithuanian conflict over the Vilnius region and the increase of the German army
March 17, 1938
Archives of Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation
Code telegram Chargé d'Affaires of the USSR in Germany, GA Astakhov in the People's Commissariat of the USSR on the speech Chancellor of Germany Adolf Hitler in the Reichstag in connection with the Anschluss of Austria, the rumors about the journey of German Foreign Minister von Ribbentrop in Turkey and the Polish-Lithuanian conflict
March 18, 1938
Archives of Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation
Cipher telegram of the Plenipotentiary (Envoy Plenipotentiary) of the USSR in Great Britain I.M. Maisky to People`s Commissariat for Foreign Affairs of the USSR about the ultimatum to Lithuania presented by Poland, the reaction of Great Britain to the Anschluss (of Austria) and the official statement of the People`s Commissar for Foreign Affairs of the USSR M.M. Litvinov in connection with the aggravation of the situation in Europe.
March 18, 1938
Archives of Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation
Manifesto of the Communist Party of Great Britain "treacherous Chamberlain government goes to meet his fate. The overwhelming majority of the British people finally understand that the national government shall enter into a conspiracy with Franco, Hitler and Mussolini for his betrayal of the country", published in the British newspaper "Daily Worker"
March 19, 1938
Russian State Archives of Social and Political History
Cipher telegram from the USSR Ambassador to Great Britain I.M. Maisky to People’s Commissariat for Foreign Affairs of the USSR on the British establishment's policy concerning Czechoslovakia and their attempts to keep France from fulfilling its allied obligations under the Franco-Czechoslovak treaty.
March 22, 1938
Archives of Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation
Conversation record between the USSR Ambassador to Czechoslovakia S.S. Alexandrovsky and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Czechoslovakia K. Krofta on the domestic and foreign political situation in Czechoslovakia, the USSR position regarding the Polish-Lithuanian conflict and a possible German-Czechoslovak war.
March 23, 1938
Archives of Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation
Information letter from the assistant to Soviet military attaché to Prague Y.V. Sitov to the External Relations Department of People's Commissariat of Defense of the Soviet Union. “One-Day Air Defense Exercises in Czech Republic”.
Not earlier than March 23, 1938
Russian State Military Archives
Note by the General Staff of the Red Army on the basis of the strategic deployment of the Armed Forces of the USSR in the event of war against a coalition of fascist states (with the application of the three cards with diagrams)
March 24, 1938
Central Archive of the Russian Ministry of Defence
Code telegram Soviet ambassador in Britain Maisky in the People's Commissariat of the USSR on a conversation with a member of the Conservative Party of Great Britain Winston Churchill about the internal struggle in the Soviet Union, the need to provide aid to Czechoslovakia in case of German aggression , the inevitability of crisis in the government of the UK and further expansionist plans of Germany in Europe
March 24, 1938
Archives of Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation
Cipher telegram from the USSR Ambassador to Great Britain I.M. Maisky to People’s Commissariat for Foreign Affairs of the USSR on a British note against calling of an international conference to neutralize aggression, a speech by Prime Minister N. Chamberlain on non-interference in European affairs and his meeting with members of General Council of the Trades Union Congress.
March 24, 1938
Archives of Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation