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Stalin, Joseph

1879 - 1953

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Molotov, Vyacheslav Mikhaylovich

1890 - 1986

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A photo of Joseph Stalin from 1943

Stalin and the Cold War

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Khrushchev, Nikita Sergeevich

1894 - 1971

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Sargeant, Howland H.

1911 - 1984

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Kudryavtsev, Sergey Mikhailovich

1915 - 1998

Sino-Soviet Relations

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April 21, 1967	Colonel V. Konoplenko to the Chief of the 1st Department and the Department Chiefs of the 2nd Directorate of the KGB of the Council of Ministers of the Lithuanian SSR Deputy Chairman Colonel V. Konoplenko describes the counterintelligence operation known as HORIZON in general terms and tasks the Lithuanian KGB and its branches with specific counterintelligence tasks.
August 13, 2020	Interview and Discussion with Vladimir Lukin Vladimir Lukin, former Russian ambassador to the United States, discusses the challenges and triumphs of transition in Russia during the 1990s.
June 29, 2020	Interview and Discussion with Sir Malcolm Rifkind Discussion with Sir Malcolm Rifkind, former Defense Secretary and Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, about the 1990s and the new relationship that formed after the Cold War.
June 17, 2020	Interview and Discussion with Andrzej Olechowski Discussion with Polish Minister Andrzej Olechowski about his life and Poland in the 1990s.
August 5, 1963	Reception of UN General Secretary U Thant by Chairman of the USSR Council of Ministers N.S. Khrushchev U Thant and Nikita Khrushchev met on August 5, 1963, to discuss the upcoming signing of the Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty and broader disarmament efforts. They exchanged views on the role of the UN, non-nuclear zones, and the potential for future peace initiatives.
July 27, 1963	Memorandum of Conversation of Comrade N.S. Khrushchev with Indira Gandhi Nikita Khrushchev, Indira Gandhi, and T.N. Kaul discuss the Sino-Indian border conflict, emphasizing the challenges of pursuing negotiations amid domestic pressures. They also address Indo-Soviet relations, India’s non-alignment policy, the upcoming nuclear test ban treaty, and Khrushchev’s reflections on the Cuban Missile Crisis as a lesson in preserving peace.
March 10, 1962	Memorandum of Conversation of N.S. Khrushchev with the Ambassador of Japan in the USSR H. Yamada Khrushchev and Ambassador Yamada discuss US nuclear testing, prospects for disarmament, and the challenges facing the Eighteen-Nation Disarmament Committee. They also review Soviet-Japanese political and trade relations, with Khrushchev expressing interest in expanding economic ties while criticizing US influence over Japan’s trade decisions.
August 29, 1961	Record of Conversation between N.S. Khrushchev and Kwame Nkrumah Khrushchev and Nkrumah discuss key international issues, including nuclear disarmament, the German peace settlement, and anti-colonial struggles. Khrushchev urges Nkrumah to take a clear position at the upcoming Belgrade conference, arguing that neutrality is no longer viable given the global tensions and the threat of war.
August 28, 1961	Memorandum of Conversation of N.S. Khrushchev with the President of Ghana Kwame Nkrumah Khrushchev and Nkrumah discuss the Berlin Crisis, the upcoming Non-Aligned Movement meeting, and the Soviet Union’s decision to resume nuclear testing in response to Western actions. Nkrumah emphasizes the need for the Belgrade conference to take a clear stance on key issues and reaffirms Ghana’s neutral but principled position.
July 11, 1961	Record of Conversation between Chairman of the USSR Council of Ministers Cde. N.S. Khrushchev and President of Ghana Kwame Nkrumah and Those Accompanying Him Khrushchev discusses the Soviet Union's plans to build a communist society, emphasizing advancements in industrial and agricultural development and the application of Marxist-Leninist principles. Nkrumah, expressing Ghana’s commitment to socialism and African unity, requests Soviet economic, military, and technical aid to strengthen Ghana’s economy and support liberation movements across Africa. Khrushchev reaffirms the USSR's anti-colonial stance, agreeing to study Ghana’s proposals while also suggesting trade as a foundation for sustainable economic collaboration. The leaders discuss specific initiatives, including support for partisan training centers and potential Soviet assistance for Ghana’s infrastructure, highlighting shared aspirations for global peace and the advancement of socialism.

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