December 16, 1947
Cable, Stalin [Kuznetsov] to Mao Zedong [via Terebin]
To Terebin:
In reply to the message about Mao Zedong's visit to Moscow in 1948, convey to Mao Zedong that “The Soviet government will welcome the visit of Mao Zedong to the USSR and, naturally, will provide him connection with China and a personal radio.” Send by flash cable [molniruite] Mao Zedong's receipt and reaction to this telegram.
Kuznetsov
16.XII.1947
Stalin, using the name of Fyodor Kuznetsov, Chief of the GRU, officially invites Mao Zedong to Moscow. Stalin does so through Andrei Orlov, acting under the name "Terebin."
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