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1961	Document from the Soviet Embassy in Cuba Requesting Soviet Support Against 'Counter-revolutionary Gangs' In a 1961 top secret report, the Soviet embassy painted a very dire situation on the island with US-backed counter-revolutionary forces gaining momentum
January 9, 1961	J. Miller, 'The Danger of Military Aggression against Cuba and a Proposal for Further Measures of Czechoslovak Intelligence in Support of Revolutionary Cuba' The head of the Czechoslovak intelligence observed that the interruption of diplomatic relations with the US in January 1961 brought the immediate danger of military aggression against Cuba.
January 21, 1961	From the Journal of S.M. Kudryavtsev, 'Record of a Conversation with Prime Minister of Cuba Fidel Castro Ruz, 21 January 1961' Fidel Castro discusses the conditions of the Cuban economy and militia and expresses his belief that Cuba-United States relations are heading in a positive direction.
April 1961	Information of the Soviet Ambassador in Cuba on 18 April Czechoslovak diplomats in Havana inform Prague of the Soviet envoy’s admission that the threat of US-sponsored counter-revolution left Castro with no other choice but to turn to Marx and Lenin and to rely on the help of the Soviet Union and the other socialist countries
August 4, 1961	Secret Agreement Between Cuba and the USSR Regarding Exchange of Special Materials Agreement between the Republic of Cuba and the USSR regarding a provision of special materials to Cuba and payment for these materials. Also attached are two lists enumerating supplies given to Cuba by the USSR.
September 30, 1961	Agreement and Lists to the Secret Agreement Between Cuba and the USSR An agreement between Cuba and the USSR on the provision of special materials to Cuba and payment for these materials. Three annexes are included. Annex I: lists war materials provided by the USSR in 1961-2. 1/3 of the value paid. Annex II: lists materials in 1962-63. 2/3 of the value paid. AnnexIII: lists materials in 1962-3. Total value paid.
1962	Report, S. Biryuzov to Marshal of the Soviet Union Cde. R. Ya. Malinovsky on Some Conclusions and Suggestions concerning the Operations of the Missile Troops in Operation 'Anadyr''
1962	F. Zozulya, 'Memo on the Operation of Foreign Naval Vessels Against Soviet Ships in 1962' A memo describing the different operations that foreign naval vessels made against Soviet ships in 1962. The memo includes information about American, British, and South Korean vessels.
1962	Amintore Fanfani Diaries (excepts) The few excerpts about Cuba are a good example of the importance of the diaries: not only do they make clear Fanfani’s sense of danger and his willingness to search for a peaceful solution of the crisis, but the bits about his exchanges with Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Carlo Russo, with the Italian Ambassador in London Pietro Quaroni, or with the USSR Presidium member Frol Kozlov, help frame the Italian position during the crisis in a broader context.
January 17, 1962	Polish Embassy, Rio de Janeiro (Chabasinski), to Polish Foreign Ministry Telegram describing conversation between Ambassador Chabasinski and US Ambassador Gordan regarding the United States' relations with Cuba.
February 26, 1962	Polish Embassy, Rio de Janeiro (Chabasinski), to Polish Foreign Ministry Telegram describing meeting between Ambassador Chabasinski and Soviet Ambassador Ilya Semenovich Chernyshev during which Chabasinski advised him on diplomatic conduct while in Brazil.
February 27, 1962	Polish Embassy, Rio de Janeiro (Chabasinski), to Polish Foreign Ministry Telegram describing Ambassador Chabasinski's meeting with Brazilian Foreign Minister Francisco Clementino San Tiago Dantas regarding the new Brazilian ambassador to Poland and mutual interests between the two countries.
March 12, 1962	Alexei Adzhubei's Account of His Visit to Washington to the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union Alexei Adzhubei, Khrushchev’s son-in-law and the editor-in-chief of Izvestia, reports on his meetings with US journalists and officials in Washington, DC. Especially significant was his 30 January meeting with President John F. Kennedy in which Kennedy compared the communist revolution in Cuba with the 1956 Hungarian Revolution suppressed by the Soviet Union. Adzhubei also described Kennedy's comments on German reunification.
March 17, 1962	Intelligence Report on US Plan to Attack Cuba Intelligence report on possible US plans to invade Cuba. Forces will invade from Guatemala and Panama, "with support of the armed forces of the USA from their naval base in Guantanamo." The report also mentioned Havana's knowledge of the plan.
March 23, 1962	Letter to Comrade Brisuela Letter written to Comrade Carlos C. Brisuela, a representative of the Cuban government. Two annexes are attached. These state that the USSR will provide to Cuba (in addition to the materials provided by the 30 Sept. 1961 agreement) the materials as specified in Annex I. Apart from the provision provided by Annex I, the USSR will provide materials in accordance with Annex II. In all other affairs, the parties are guided by the original Sept. 1961 agreement.
May 3, 1962	Polish Embassy, Rio de Janeiro (Chabasinski), to Polish Foreign Ministry Telegram recounting a dinner hosted by Ambassador Chabasinski and attended by Foreign Minister Francisco Clementino San Tiago Dantas during which they discussed the two countries economic relations, foreign policy, and expanding Polish-Brazilian cooperation.
May 7, 1962	Polish Embassy, Rio de Janeiro (Chabasinski), to Polish Foreign Ministry Telgram describing meeting between Ambassador Chabasinski and Luís Carlos Prestes--founder of the Communist Party of Brazil--regarding Prestes acquiring a visa to Brazil with the help of Brazilian Foreign Minister Dantas. Also discussed Brazil's problems with Francisco Juliao, leader of the peasant league.
May 21, 1962	Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union Presidium Protocol 32 Protocol 32 gives hint to the consternation Khrushchev faced to have his plan of missiles placed in Cuba approved. It took two separate meetings and four days for the Presidium to conceded to Khrushchev's plan.
May 24, 1962	General-Colonel S.P. Ivanov, 'Tactical and Technical Data of Ships' A chart detailing the tactical and technical data of five Soviet ships. Details include the ships' displacement, cargo capacity, and speed.
May 24, 1962	R. Malinovsky and M. Zakharov, Memorandum on Deployment of Soviet Forces to Cuba Zakharov and Malinovsky send to Khrushchev the Ministry of Defense’s proposal to send troops and supplies to Cuba. Zakharov and Malinovsky give further detail as to the nature of material to be sent to Cuba and a timetable for building launch pads and assembling missiles.
May 24, 1962	Untitled Notes on the Back of the 24 May 1962 Memorandum from the General Staff to Khrushchev Notes from meeting of the Presidium during which Soviet leadership decides to send a commission to Cuba and chooses those who go.
May 24, 1962	Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union Presidium Protocol No. 32 (continued) The Presidium decides to adopt Protocol 32.
May 26, 1962	Schedule for Calls in the General Staff of Chiefs of Main Staffs of the Branches of the Armed Forces, Central Directorates of the Ministry of Defense, and Directorates of the General Staff on 28 May 1962 A schedule for calls with the chiefs of the General Staff, including staff of the Armed Forces, Central Directorates of the Ministry of Defense, and directorates of the General Staff.
May 26, 1962	V. Ivanov and S.P. Ivanov, 'List of the Generals and Admirals involved in Work on Operation "Anadyr"' A list of all generals, admirals, and staff from the Armed Forces and Central Directories of the Ministry of Defense involved in operation “Anadyr’”.
June 1962	Memo concerning a Directive of the Rear [of the Minister of Defense] A memo concerning the food rations and tent supplies to be sent with troops departing for Cuba.
June 10, 1962	Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union Presidium Protocol 35 A record of the meeting of the Central Committee of the Communist Party. This protocol illustrates Khrushchev's confidence in the plan to install missiles in Cuba, although some members still have to approach the operation from a practical standpoint.
June 15, 1962	Order from the USSR Minister of Defense, R. Malinovksy, and Acting Chief of the General Staff, V. Ivanov, to the Deputy Minister of Defense, Chief of the Rear of the Armed Forces An order from the Minister of Defense Rodion Malinovsky and Acting Chief of the General Staff V. Ivanov detailing the material and medical support to be sent with troops on the Anadyr' Operation. The order includes information about fuel, food, cigarettes, clothing, and medical supplies.
June 20, 1962	Diagram of the Organization of the Group of Soviet Forces in the "Anadyr'" Operation A diagram outlining the organization of different forces involved in the "Anadyr'" Operation.
June 20, 1962	List of Troops and Commanders to take part in Operation "Anadyr" A description of the staff and crew of the Soviet Operation "Anadyr."
June 21, 1962	Dement'yev, 'About the Influence of Climate Conditions on Equipment and Weapons' A report describing the influence that Cuba's tropical climate had on Soviet equipment and weapons. Corrosion, fuse failure, excessive oil consumption, and overheating are some of the effects mentioned.
June 22, 1962	Letter, Commanding General of Missile Troops and Artillery Chief Marshal of Artillery, Chief Marshal of Artillery Varentsov, and Chief of GRAU, General-Colonel of Artillery Zhdanov, to General-Colonel Cde. S. P. Ivanov These documents request that armored reconnaissance vehicles fit for a tropical climate be brought to Cuba.
June 26, 1962	Letter, Marshal of the Soviet Union R. Malinovsky to Comrade Brezhnev L.I. Malinovsky confirms that vehicles suitable for tropical environments will be supplied by July 10, 1962.
June 27, 1962	Order from the Chief of the General Staff M. Zakharov to Commander-in-Chief of the Ground Forces An order detailing the preparation of an editorial staff, mobile print shop, and film distribution base to be set up in Cuba.
June 30, 1962	Record of Romanian Workers Party Politburo Discussion, 26 June 1963, re Nikita Khrushchev Visit to Romania Shorthand record of the meeting of the Political Bureau of C.C. of R.W.P. (26 June 1963), after the visit of Nikita Khrushchev in Romania (24-25 June 1963).
July 1, 1962	Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union Presidium Protocol No. 39 Protocol 39 gives some evidence that Khrushchev was thinking about more than just Cuba. Khrushchev discussed the importance of getting the US to stop flying over the ships heading to Cuba. After discussing the timetable for sending the missiles to Cuba, Khrushchev led his colleagues in a re-examination of the Soviet Union’s policy on West Berlin. Berlin had not been a topic of discussion for months.
July 3, 1962	Chief of the General Staff Marshal of the Soviet Union M. Zakharov, 'Instructions for the Chief of the Advance Survey Group and His Deputies' These instructions describe the purposes and required conduct of a Soviet survey group that went to Cuba under cover as agricultural specialists in July 1962. The advanced survey group was tasked with finding suitable locations for Soviet missiles as well as reporting on the effects that Cuba's tropical climate may have on Soviet equipment.
July 4, 1962	M. Zakharov, S.P. Ivanov, and Ye. Karamzin, 'Instructions to the Captain of the Ship and the Chief of the Military Contingent' This set of instructions explains the tasks assigned to the captain of the ship carrying the Soviet operations group in charge of finding suitable locations for Soviet missiles. There are explicit instructions regarding being followed and/or boarded by foreign vessels.
July 4, 1962	Chief of the General Staff Marshal of the Soviet Union M. Zakharov, 'Composition of Advance Survey Group' [Excerpt] A list of personnel making up the survey group tasked with finding suitable locations for Soviet missiles and reporting on the effects that Cuba's tropical weather would have on Soviet equipment. The personnel were in Cuba under cover as agricultural specialists.
July 4, 1962	Chief of the General Staff Marshal of the Soviet Union M. Zakharov, 'Instructions for the Operations Group in the Port Unloading the Troops' This set of instructions details the assignments and conduct of the Soviet operations group tasked with unloading troops and military equipment arriving in Cuba.
July 6, 1962	Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union Presidium Protocol 40 Malin provides notes from Issa Pliev, who would be named commander of Soviet forces in Cuba. They make reference to Kennedy's Independence Day speech, and draft a response, to the remarks made therein.
July 12, 1962	Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union Presidium Protocol 41 Protocol 41 details a meeting on a group of economic advisers sent to Cuba from the Soviet Union.
July 13, 1962	Secret Agreement July 13, 1962 Agreement with annexes between Cuba and the USSR. A memo from the USSR Council of Ministers allowing negotiations, and the signing of the protocol regarding special materials for the agreement between the USSR and Cuba.
July 14, 1962	Note, R. Malinovsky and Bakayev to the Captain of the Ship 'Dvinoles' and to the Chief of the Military Contingent This cover letter tells the captain of the ship Dvinoles and the chief of the military contingent to together open a package after passing the Danish Straights. The package reveals the final location of the ship.
July 30, 1962	Letter, Chief of the Main Staff of Ground Forces, General-Colonel Shtemenko, to Chief of the General Staff, Cde M.V. Zakharov A request from the Soviet Chief of Ground Forces as to how to proceed with recommendations regarding the effects that Cuba's tropical climate had on the use and storage of Soviet weapons and equipment.
August 1962	Instructions from Marshal of the Soviet Union A. Grechko to the Commanding General of the Soviet Troops on the Island of Cuba Marshal of the Soviet Union A. Grechko provides strict guidance on the personal and professional conduct of Soviet troops stationed in Cuba.
August 10, 1962	Letter, Acting Chief of the Main Operations Directorate of General Staff, General-Lieutenant M. Povaliy to Chief of the Main Staff of the Ground Forces, General-Colonel Cde. S.M. Shtemenko A message explaining that recommendations to counter the effects that Cuba's tropical climate had on the use and storage of Soviet weapons and equipment are to be used by troops.
August 23, 1962	Soviet Report on American Attempts at Disseminating Fabricated News on Cuba Report on the American effort to spread false rumors about the arrival of Soviet military equipments and personnel in Cuba. To counter this subversive attempt, the Cuban security organs has established full control of foreign correspondence and captured maps and intelligence reports.
August 31, 1962	Speech by Senator Keating, "Soviet Activities in Cuba" Keating alleges that the Soviet Union is building "rocket installations" in Cuba and urges President Kennedy to take action.
September 1962	Letter, General-Colonel S.P. Ivanov to the Marshal of the Soviet Union, Comrade M.V. Zakharov This letter to the Chief of General Staff M.V. Zakharov requests that additional motor vehicle repair workshops and motor transport equipment are sent to Cuba.
September 1962	Order from Chief of the General Staff, Marshal of the Soviet Union M. Zakharov, to the Commander-in-Chief of the Ground Forces An order from Chief of General Staff M. V. Zakharov requesting additional motor vehicle repair workshops and motor transport equipment are sent to Cuba.

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Document from the Soviet Embassy in Cuba Requesting Soviet Support Against 'Counter-revolutionary Gangs'

J. Miller, 'The Danger of Military Aggression against Cuba and a Proposal for Further Measures of Czechoslovak Intelligence in Support of Revolutionary Cuba'

From the Journal of S.M. Kudryavtsev, 'Record of a Conversation with Prime Minister of Cuba Fidel Castro Ruz, 21 January 1961'

Information of the Soviet Ambassador in Cuba on 18 April

Secret Agreement Between Cuba and the USSR Regarding Exchange of Special Materials

Agreement and Lists to the Secret Agreement Between Cuba and the USSR

Report, S. Biryuzov to Marshal of the Soviet Union Cde. R. Ya. Malinovsky on Some Conclusions and Suggestions concerning the Operations of the Missile Troops in Operation 'Anadyr''

F. Zozulya, 'Memo on the Operation of Foreign Naval Vessels Against Soviet Ships in 1962'

Amintore Fanfani Diaries (excepts)

Polish Embassy, Rio de Janeiro (Chabasinski), to Polish Foreign Ministry

Polish Embassy, Rio de Janeiro (Chabasinski), to Polish Foreign Ministry

Polish Embassy, Rio de Janeiro (Chabasinski), to Polish Foreign Ministry

Alexei Adzhubei's Account of His Visit to Washington to the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union

Intelligence Report on US Plan to Attack Cuba

Letter to Comrade Brisuela

Polish Embassy, Rio de Janeiro (Chabasinski), to Polish Foreign Ministry

Polish Embassy, Rio de Janeiro (Chabasinski), to Polish Foreign Ministry

Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union Presidium Protocol 32

General-Colonel S.P. Ivanov, 'Tactical and Technical Data of Ships'

R. Malinovsky and M. Zakharov, Memorandum on Deployment of Soviet Forces to Cuba

Untitled Notes on the Back of the 24 May 1962 Memorandum from the General Staff to Khrushchev

Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union Presidium Protocol No. 32 (continued)

Schedule for Calls in the General Staff of Chiefs of Main Staffs of the Branches of the Armed Forces, Central Directorates of the Ministry of Defense, and Directorates of the General Staff on 28 May 1962

V. Ivanov and S.P. Ivanov, 'List of the Generals and Admirals involved in Work on Operation "Anadyr"'

Memo concerning a Directive of the Rear [of the Minister of Defense]

Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union Presidium Protocol 35

Order from the USSR Minister of Defense, R. Malinovksy, and Acting Chief of the General Staff, V. Ivanov, to the Deputy Minister of Defense, Chief of the Rear of the Armed Forces

Diagram of the Organization of the Group of Soviet Forces in the "Anadyr'" Operation

List of Troops and Commanders to take part in Operation "Anadyr"

Dement'yev, 'About the Influence of Climate Conditions on Equipment and Weapons'

Letter, Commanding General of Missile Troops and Artillery Chief Marshal of Artillery, Chief Marshal of Artillery Varentsov, and Chief of GRAU, General-Colonel of Artillery Zhdanov, to General-Colonel Cde. S. P. Ivanov

Letter, Marshal of the Soviet Union R. Malinovsky to Comrade Brezhnev L.I.

Order from the Chief of the General Staff M. Zakharov to Commander-in-Chief of the Ground Forces

Record of Romanian Workers Party Politburo Discussion, 26 June 1963, re Nikita Khrushchev Visit to Romania

Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union Presidium Protocol No. 39

Chief of the General Staff Marshal of the Soviet Union M. Zakharov, 'Instructions for the Chief of the Advance Survey Group and His Deputies'

M. Zakharov, S.P. Ivanov, and Ye. Karamzin, 'Instructions to the Captain of the Ship and the Chief of the Military Contingent'

Chief of the General Staff Marshal of the Soviet Union M. Zakharov, 'Composition of Advance Survey Group' [Excerpt]

Chief of the General Staff Marshal of the Soviet Union M. Zakharov, 'Instructions for the Operations Group in the Port Unloading the Troops'

Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union Presidium Protocol 40

Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union Presidium Protocol 41

Secret Agreement July 13, 1962

Note, R. Malinovsky and Bakayev to the Captain of the Ship 'Dvinoles' and to the Chief of the Military Contingent

Letter, Chief of the Main Staff of Ground Forces, General-Colonel Shtemenko, to Chief of the General Staff, Cde M.V. Zakharov

Instructions from Marshal of the Soviet Union A. Grechko to the Commanding General of the Soviet Troops on the Island of Cuba

Letter, Acting Chief of the Main Operations Directorate of General Staff, General-Lieutenant M. Povaliy to Chief of the Main Staff of the Ground Forces, General-Colonel Cde. S.M. Shtemenko

Soviet Report on American Attempts at Disseminating Fabricated News on Cuba

Speech by Senator Keating, "Soviet Activities in Cuba"

Letter, General-Colonel S.P. Ivanov to the Marshal of the Soviet Union, Comrade M.V. Zakharov

Order from Chief of the General Staff, Marshal of the Soviet Union M. Zakharov, to the Commander-in-Chief of the Ground Forces

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