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6643
MEMORANDUM
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
October 11, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR CHARLOTTE PONTICELLI
FROM:
ROBERT M. KIMMITT
SUBJECT:
Proposed Response to Senator Robert C. Byrd
We have reviewed and concur with the proposed response to
Senator Robert C. Byrd re Soviet attack on KAL.
6643
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
October 11, 1983
FOR BOB KIMMITT:
I recommend that you sign the
attached memorandum to Charlotte
Ponticelli. We concur with pro-
posed reponse to Senator Robert C.
Byrd.
JACK Job F. MATLOCK
UNCLASSIFIED
(Classification)
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT
TRANSMITTAL FORM
S/S 8328947
Date October 6, 1983
For: Mr. William P. Clark
National Security Council
The White House
Reference:
To: The President
From: Sen. Robert C. Byrd
Date: 9/9/83
Subject: Ltr. to President re his
Sep 5. 8-3 speech on Korean Airliner
WH Referral Dated:
9/21/83
NSC ID# 8306643
(if any)
The attached item was sent directly to the
Department of State.
Action Taken:
XX A draft reply is attached.
A draft reply will be forwarded.
A translation is attached.
An information copy of a direct reply is attached.
We believe no response is necessary for the reason
cited below.
The Department of State has no objection to the
proposed travel.
Other.
Remarks:
Charles akaney Hill
executive Secretary
UNCLASSIFIED
(Classification)
SUGGESTED REPLY
Dear Senator Byrd:
Thank you for your letter of September 8 to the President
recommending actions to be taken in response to the Soviet
shootdown of KAL flight 007.
We have no illusions about Soviet international behavior.
But for that very reason, our established policy towards the
USSR, based on American strength, realism about Soviet aims and
motives, and a willingness to talk about matters of mutual
concern, has provided the appropriate framework for dealing
with this crisis.
Our policy towards trade with the USSR has not been
changed. Trade can go forward as long as it is mutually
beneficial, does not subsidize the Soviet economy, and does not
contribute to the Soviet strategic or military capability. Our
export controls, whose purpose is to prevent the transfer of
sensitive technology to the USSR, are strictly enforced.
However, our policy is not -one of economic warfare. It-was in
this context that we proceeded to negotiate a new grain
agreement with the Soviets, and took the technical step of
lifting the licensing requirement on Caterpillar pipelaying
equipment.
As a practical measure, the only victims of a grain embargo
The Honorable
Robert C. Byrd,
United States Senate.
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would be U.S. farmers. Despite the recent drought in some U.S.
farming regions, there remains a large surplus of grain both in
the U.S. and on the world market. We know that if we do not
sell grain to the Soviets, others will quickly take our placein
the market. Past experience indicates that it would not be
possible to get the other grain-exporting countries to join us
in such an embargo. For that reason, the course you suggest
would not be practicable. When we negotiated a new grain
agreement with the Soviets, we made it clear that this was an
economic move and not a foreign policy gesture. We needed to
reestablish our reliability as a supplier of grain.
The same situation pertains with regard to the Caterpillar
pipelayers. By imposing a licensing requirement on
Caterpillar, the U.S. did not cut off Soviet imports of
pipelayers. This merely led them to buy the equipment
elsewhere. The U.S. has approved pipelayer exports to the
Soviet Union on a routine basis since November 1982. In
lifting the licensing requirement, we were not changing our
policy, but were making a technical adjustment in U.S.
procedures that, while causing no damage to the USSR, were
harming an American company trying to compete on world
markets. The pipelayers are not high-technology equipment and
have no military significance.
We, of course, will be working with other concerned nations
to ensure another incident like the KAL airliner tragedy never
again occurs. At the same time, we intend to keep talking to
the Soviets, to leave them in no doubt about our positions
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concerning not just the airliner but also other pressing
international issues, and to encourage them to meet our urgent
concerns as a responsible member of the international community.
The Department of State has twice presented diplomatic
notes to the Soviet Embassy demanding compensation for the
lives and property of the victims of the Soviet attack. Both
times the Soviets have refused to accept the notes. They have
treated the legitimate claims of other governments in similar
fashion. We will not be deterred, however, from our pursuit of
this matter, and are actively considering other means of
presenting our claim.
We consider the International Civil Aviation Organization
(ICAO) investigation of this matter to be most important in
assuring such a tragedy does not reoccur, and we are
encouraging other nations to support this investigation fully.
We are also looking at measures within ICAO to strengthen civil
aviation safety. One idea currently being considered is a
French proposal to amend the Chicago Convention to ban the use
of force against civil aircraft, subject to the provisions of
the United Nations Charter. We hope the amendment will be
adopted by a special ICAO Assembly planned for early 1984, and
be ratified promptly thereafter.
We believe our firm, measured response to this abhorrent
Soviet action, together with the measures adopted by other
friends and allies, have demonstrated the world's revulsion at
this unacceptable Soviet behavior. Despite Soviet efforts to
deny responsibility for their deeds and to reduce the issue to
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a US-Soviet confrontation, world public opinion understands
that this is an issue of the Soviet Union versus the entire
international community. The two-week boycott of air service
between the Soviet Union and most NATO countries, as well as
Switzerland and Japan, was an impressive and unprecedented
demonstration of international unity which delivered an
unmistakable political message to Moscow.
Thank you very much for writing and sharing your thoughts
with us.
Sincerely,
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Dear Senator Byrd:
President Reagan asked me to thank you for the September 9
letter you sent in follow-up to your telephone conversation
regarding the Soviet attack on the Korean airliner.
The President greatly appreciated your taking the time to
underscore your thoughts and concerns in this regard. I
assure you that we will take a close look at your
recommendations as we continue working ciosely with the
Congress on our response to the Soviets' act of barbarism on
August 31.
Again, many thanks for your thoughtful letter.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
Kenneth M. Duberstein
Assistant to the President
The Honorable Robert C. Byrd
Democratic Leader
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
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ROBERT C. BYRD
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WEST VIRGINIA
United States Senate
Office of the Bemocratic Leader
Mashington, D.C. 20510
September 9, 1983
The President
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. President:
This letter follows-up our telephone conversation of Monday,
September 4, concerning the Soviet attack on the Korean air-
liner. I know you share the outrage and horror felt by all
Americans. As I indicated to you, you will have my full support
for the initiatives you announced in your address to the nation.
However, I am convinced that this murderous act requires an
international response that goes beyond harsh statements and
diplomatic censure. Once again, I encourage you to work with
the leaders of the many other nations who have expressed outrage,
to assure that decisive actions will support our words. I have
asked that you consider the full range of economic and political
responses at your disposal, and that the United States, in concert
with other nations, act to send an unmistakable message to the
Soviet leadership. As we discussed, I support a suspension of
grain sales to the Soviet Union, and I urge that you seek the
support of other producers (Australia, Canada, Western Europe)
in that effort. Such an embargo should remain in effect unless
and until the Soviet government meets certain minimal conditions
to come to terms with its responsibility. For example, the
Soviet government should be required to acknowledge that it was
responsible (which it has belatedly done), to make an apology, to
pay reparations to the families of those killed, and to take steps
to assure that lethal force will not be used against other unarmed
civilian aircraft. You have indicated that you will explore this
course of action with the appropriate officials within your
Administration.
As you know, the Soviet Union is dependent upon the United States
and other countries for a long list of high-technology goods and
machinery. I urge you to review export control practices with
respect to sales of these critical items to the Soviets. In
particular, I encourage you to reintroduce the export licensing
The President
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September 7, 1983
controls on sales of pipe-laying equipment which were lifted on
August 20, as a result of your directive to the Department of
Commerce. Licensing requirements with respect to computers,
machine tools, chemical production and other vital technologies
should be reviewed and, where appropriate, strengthened. These
steps will help to assure that our actions match our strong words.
Finally, I encourage your support for measures to assure better
communications and cooperation with the Soviets and other nations,
such as Japan, to alert aircraft which may be in danger of straying
into Soviet airspace. An appropriate system could be developed
through the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO),
and I recommend that the United States representative to the
ICAO Council raise this issue at the upcoming meeting in Montreal.
I appreciate the opportunity to share my views on this important
issue. I look forward to continuing consultations concerning
the United States' response to this
Robert C. Byrd
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
October 13, 1983
Dear Mr. Boccanfuso:
Thank you for sending to me and my staff
the lovely cards in memory of your sister.
It was indeed a thoughtful gesture on
your part.
Sincerely,
Gmoth Jack F. Matlock
Special Assistant to the
President for European
and Soviet Affairs
Mr. Chris N. Boccanfuso
6407 77 Place
Middle Village, New York 11379
CHRIS N. BOCCANFUSO
6407 77 PLACE
Sund thank- liter
chin
MIDDLE VILLAGE, NEW YORK 11379
AREA CODE 212 894-6504
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Dear Ambassador:
The attached headnote cards cover reproductions of three
of my dear, deceased sister's paintings.
I, in her memory and honor, had the cards produced with
the thought that should there be a paradise she would be
very pleased to learn of the gesture. I also feel certain
that she would be extremely elated if I were to pass them
on to our family, her friends, business associates and to
you and your staff on her behalf.
I sincerely hope that both you and your staff will be
pleased to have the cards and that said cards will carry
only but the most joyous of messages to whomever you and
your staff may send them to.
Very sincerely,
n. Bo
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matlock
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
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ROM HAS SEEN
October 14, 1983
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM FOR WILLIAM P. CLARK
FROM:
JACK F. MATLOCK 4am 4
SUBJECT:
U.S. - Soviet Relations
Attached for your information is a Memorandum of Conver-
sation I had with Sergei Vishnevsky, Pravda columnist, at
lunch on October 11.
DECLASSIFIED
SECRET
White House Guidelines, August 28, 1997
Declassify on: OADR
By L.VEL NARA, Date 7/28/99
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SYSTEM II
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BY LOI NARA, DATE 11/6/00 THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
SECRET
MEMORANDUM OF CONVERSATION
SUBJECT:
U.S.-SOVIET RELATIONS
PARTICIPANTS: Sergei Vishnevsky, Pravda Columnist
Jack F. Matlockc $5 m
DATE, TIME
October 11, 1983; 12:30-1:45 P.M.;
AND PLACE
"The Buck Stops Here" Cafeteria
Background: Vishnevsky, whom I had met during my tours in
Moscow, telephoned October 7 to say that he was in the U.S. for a
few weeks (ostensibly to replace temporarily the Pravda
correspondent in New York, who has terminal cancer) and would
like a meeting, completely off the record. After consulting
Judge Clark, I agreed to meet with him for lunch on October 11.
Vishnevsky's Comments: Though his presentation was rather
disjointed, he made the following points of possible interest,
presenting everything as his "personal view:"
-- The state of U.S.-Soviet relations has deteriorated to a
dangerous point. Many in the Soviet public are asking if war is
imminent. He himself is worried and personally uncomfortable
because now he must write nothing but propaganda about the U.S.
rather than the more objective stories he prefers, and was
permitted to write in the mid-70's.
-- The Soviet Union is now run by a triumvirate of Andropov,
Ustinov and Gromyko. They have been in the leadership so long
that they tend to be rigid about basic policy issues. (In this
regard, he observed, "President Reagan is mentally and physically
ten years younger than his age; our leaders are ten years older.")
But the Soviet leaders recognize that they need a decrease in
tension to concentrate on economic reform (he spoke of the
economy as being "a total mess, and getting worse"), but are
frustrated because they feel beleaguered and simply don't know
how to proceed.
-- Andropov's statement of September 28 was virtually unprec-
edented and is a reflection of the leadership's current frus-
tration. It was intended primarily for the Soviet audience (to
warn them that they could not expect an easing of tensions with
the U.S. and had to be prepared to tighten their belts) and to
"our friends in Europe" (the anti-nuclear movement). But the
leadership is convinced that the Reagan Administration is out to
bring their system down and will give no quarter; therefore they
have no choice but to hunker down and fight back.
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MEMORANDUM
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
TOP SECRET
October 17, 1983
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERT C. McFARLANE
FROM:
JACK F. MATLOCK
SUBJECT:
Urgent Items: Europe
1. U.S.-Soviet Relations post KAL: Don Fortier and I will be
working on a package of "follow-up" measures. In addition, we
need to take a comprehensive look at our strategy toward the
Soviets over the next 12-18 months. Specific decisions or events
include: a. Possibility of major speech by President in
November; b. President's meeting with Art Hartman week of
October 23, and possibility of activating dialogue through him;
C. A proposal by U.S. Customs to ban the import of a large
number of Soviet products, which could have a major political
impact. I will get a comprehensive memo to you later this week. 15)
2. Poland: A decision must be made on Shultz's recommendation
that we agree to discuss the 1981 Polish debt at the October 26
Paris Club meeting and lift the ban on Polish fisheries. (S)
3. Italy: Craxi Visit: Italy's first socialist PM will be
meeting the President Thursday. He has emerged as a major
spokesman for Western security policies and is supportive of U.S.
interests. He has launched an austerity program domestically and
views the visit as very important to him. (S)
4. INF: The demonstrations in Germany over the weekend were
neither as violent nor large as expected. The relative lack of
success may, however, prod the protesters to resort to greater
violence in the future. To assist the public campaign in support
of deployments, we will be recommending that the President write
his NATO colleagues urging them to publicize the upcoming
decision--to be taken at the NPG ministerial meeting--to reduce
nuclear stockpiles. (st
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-- Their frustration is heightened by a recognition that the
President is in fact successful in achieving his objectives. His
defense budgets get passed; the NATO Alliance is holding; the
U.S. economy is picking up. And he constantly outmaneuvers them:
the President's handling of the KAL "incident" was "absolutely
brilliant": it left the Soviet leaders "wallowing in the mud."
--
The Soviets know that we will succeed in starting INF
deployments, and are convinced that the President is very likely
to be reelected next year. He implied, however, that their
current mood was so truculent and their prestige so much at stake
that they are unable to draw the logical conclusions from these
convictions.
-- As for the future, his parting words were that, in his
opinion, the Soviets would stonewall all our proposals this fall
and would have to react in some fashion to INF deployments, which
would require a stonewall well into 1984. However, "about six
months into the next year" they might be willing--since the
domestic economy remains the priority issue for them--to reassess
their stance.
Matlock Comments: Vishnevsky did most of the talking during
lunch, but I pointed out repeatedly that the Soviet predicament,
as he described it, was the direct result of their own actions
and their own aggressive policies, and not of propaganda
manipulation on our part. (He did not disagree.) I told him
they could not have handled the KAL massacre worse. (He agreed.)
I stressed that, despite everything, we were still prepared to
negotiate seriously to lower arms levels and had made proposals
which should interest them, if they indeed do desire a reduction
of tension. (This elicited his comments implying that the Soviet
leadership, at the moment at least, is incapable of considering
them rationally.)
In response to his comment that the Soviet leaders are convinced
that they could not deal with this Administration, I told him
that Soviet actions across the board created grave doubts that we
could deal with the Soviets. All Soviet actions and their
propagandistic and one-sided "proposals" seemed designed to
acquire or perpetuate Soviet military superiority. There could
obviously be no agreements on this basis, and so long as these
Soviet policies persisted, we could not take seriously Soviet
professions of a desire to improve relations.
Comment: Vishnevsky has held key positions with Pravda for many
years, so he clearly has sound Party and (almost certainly) KGB
credentials. His trade is propaganda and his specialty the U.S.
We must assume that, in general, he was conveying a series of
messages someone in the regime wants us to hear. He was so
intent on getting his comments off his chest that he carefully
avoided debating any points I made, either agreeing with them or
letting them pass. There is obviously a heavy potential here for
disinformation, and his comments must be treated with caution.
Nevertheless, I would summarize the real messages he tried to
convey as the following:
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Expect a Soviet stonewall for about nine months, but do not
conclude from this that we cannot do business at all in 1984.
--
There are still powerful incentives in Moscow to deal
realistically with us, but these may not be evident in the months
ahead because of the psychological and prestige factors cited.
--
Andropov is not in complete control: he shares power with
Ustinov (the military) and Gromyko (a stalwart of traditional
Soviet foreign policy with a large personal stake in it).
Changing policies will not come easy.
If this was the intended message, then it may well be essentially
accurate, since there is much corroborative evidence. And if
this is the case, it means that we are on the right track and
must make sure we stay the course, while keeping channels of
communication open.
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MEMORANDUM
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
Matlock
October 20, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR CHARLOTTE PONTICELLI
FROM:
&
ROBERT M. KIMMITT form
SUBJECT:
Proposed Response to Senator Lugar
We have reviewed and concur with the proposed response
to Senator Lugar prepared by the State Department con-
cerning a meeting between the Pentecostals and the
President.
Attachment
6797
MEMORANDUM
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
October 20, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR CHARLOTTE PONTICELLI
FROM:
ROBERT M. KIMMITT
SUBJECT:
Proposed Response to Senator Lugar
We have reviewed and concur with the proposed response
to Senator Lugar prepared by the State Department con-
cerning a meeting between the Pentecostals and the
President.
6797
Attachment
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
October 20, 1983
FOR BOB KIMMITT:
I recommend that you sign the
attached memorandum to Charlotte
Ponticelli.
JACK Job MATLOCK
8330181
United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
October 19, 1983
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. ROBERT C. MCFARLANE
THE WHITE HOUSE
SUBJECT: Meeting between the Embassy Pentecostals and the
President
When the Vashchenko and Chmykhalov families departed the
Soviet Union this summer, the Department of State recommended,
and the National Security Council agreed, that the USG would not
publicize its role in the emigration of those families (Tab B).
This policy has been maintained since the Pentecostal families
arrived in the U.S., and as one result there have been no
meetings between the families and major USG officials. Recently,
however, Senator Lugar has proposed that the President receive
the Embassy Pentecostals, a meeting that would probably receive
sizable press attention.
The Department of State recommends that the USG continue its
low profile policy. Our efforts on the Pentecostals' behalf were
based on confidential diplomatic exchanges, in which we indicated
to the Soviets that we would not exploit the release of the
Pentecostals for political purposes. Any significant departure
from this policy, such as a Presidential meeting with the
Pentecostals, would be viewed by the Soviets as a violation of
our pledge to them, and could jeopardize future USG efforts on
behalf of other Soviet dissidents and refuseniks. We would
therefore recommend against the suggested meeting between the
Pentecostals and the President.
The attached proposed response to Senator Lugar (Tab A)
expresses our satisfaction that the Embassy Pentecostals were
allowed to emigrate. However, it notes the need to continue to
work on behalf of others still in the Soviet Union, and the
importance of quiet diplomacy in those efforts. For that reason,
the letter concludes, a meeting between the Embassy Pentecostals
and the President would not be appropriate at this time.
for Hill
Executive Secretary
Attachments:
DECLASSIFIED
Tab A - Draft Response to Senator Lugar.
NLS +95-074/2 #95
NARA, DATE 7/18/00
Tab B - NSC Memo.
CONFIDENTIAL
BY LOJ
Dear Senator Lugar:
Thank you for your recent letter proposing that the
President meet with the Vashchenko and Chmykhalov families.
Many representatives of the United States Government, from
the President on down, have long taken an active interest in
the situation of the Embassy Pentecostals, and were gratified
by their successful emigration to the West. However, our
ongoing efforts, through unpublicized diplomatic channels, on
behalf of other difficult human rights cases require that we
handle with great discretion our contacts with persons whom the
Soviets have permitted to emigrate. For this reason, we do not
believe that a meeting between the President and
representatives of the Embassy Pentecostal families would be
appropriate at this time.
Thank you for sharing your views on this subject. Please
be assured that we will keep the question of meetings with the
Vashchenko and Chmykhalov families under consideration.
Sincerely,
The Honorable
Richard G. Lugar,
United States Senate.
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MEMORANDUM FOR STATE
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TO PRESIDENT
SOURCE LUGAR, RICHARD
DATE 15 SEP 83
KEYWORDS USSR
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SUBJ LTR TO PRES FM SEN RE EMIGRATION VASCHENKO AND CHYMKHALOV USSR
REQUIRED ACTION RECOMMENDATION
DUEDATE 05 OCT 83
COMMENTS
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FOR ROBERT M KIMMITT
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Received ins/S-I
9/30 at 3:50 pm (chr)
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MEMORANDUM
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
6330181
September 29, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. CHARLES HILL
Executive Secretary
Department of State
SUBJECT:
Recommendation by Senator Lugar that
President Receive Vashchenkos and Chmykalovs
Senator Lugar has recommended, in the letter attached, that
the President receive the Pentacostalist families who took
refuge in the Embassy in Moscow and who were allowed to
emigrate recently.
The Department's recommendation regarding the desirability
of a call on the President would be appreciated.
Robert M. Kimmitt
Robert M. Kimmitt
Executive Secretary
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RICHARD G LUGAR
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202-224-4814
United States Senate
SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
September 15, 1983
President Ronald Reagan
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
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Dear Mr. Reagan:
I am writing to urge you to consider a request which
was made through Morton Blackwell's office for you to receive
the members of the two Soviet families known as "the
Siberian Seven. The Vaschenko and Chymkhalov families,
as you know had been residing in the U.S. Embassy in Moscow
since 1978 and were finally allowed by the Soviet government
to emigrate from the Soviet Union this past June and July.
These individuals suffered religious persecution in the
Soviet Union, yet they persisted in their effort to practice
their religion. They were advocates in their homeland of
their strong evangelical faith, and for this they are deserving
of recognition and honor.
I greatly appreciate your attention to this request. If
there is anything that I or my staff may do to be of assistance,
please let me know.
Sincerely,
Luck Richard G. Lugar Lugar
United States Senate
RGL/am
S/S 8323211
United States Department of State
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MEMORANDUM FOR MR. WILLIAM P. CLARK
COPIES TO:
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SUBJECT:
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Travel of the Last Embassy Pentecostals to the U.S.
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TMA
On July 28 the Vashchenko family received the Israeli Ministry
TMB
of the Interior's official refusal of their request for
TMC
resettlement in Israel, and the fourteen members of the family
RF (jab)
remaining in that country (Liuba and Nadia Vashchenko are already
in the U.S.) will travel to the United States Friday, July 29.
They will be accompanied by supporter Ray Barnett, who has escorted
most of the Embassy Pentecostals on their travels, and will proceed
directly to Seattle, where Barnett's organization, "Friends in the
West", is headquartered. We do not currently have information
regarding the Vashchenkos' long-term plans, particularly regarding
which offers of assistance from supporters they may accept. It is
probable, however, that the family will settle in the U.S.,
inasmuch as Israel has now been formally ruled out as an option,
and Britain, the only other country in which sustained, large-scale
public support for the Pentecostals has been seen, has previously
indicated a reluctance to provide the families with documents
entitling them to permanent residency. With the arrival of the
Vashchenkos tomorrow, the last of the Embassy Pentecostals will
have landed in the United States.
As recommended in the Department of State's recent memorandum
(Tab A), and confirmed by the National Security Council (Tab B), we
intend to maintain a low profile regarding the emigration of the
Embassy Pentecostals, and will deflect any requests by them to meet
with the President, the Secretary of State, or other high
Administration officials.
Bommon McKmlay
for
Charles Hill
Executive Secretary
Attachments:
A. Hill-Clark Memorandum
B. National Security Council Memorandum
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MEMORANDUM FOR MR. WILLIAM P. CLARK
THE WHITE HOUSE
SUBJECT: Recommended USG Posture on the Emigration of the
Embassy Pentecostals
The Chmykhalovs, the second of the two Pentecostal families who
spent nearly five years in refuge in our Embassy in Moscow, arrived
in Vienna July 18, and on the following day thirteen of the fifteen
members of that family will continue on to St. Louis, Missouri to
join supporters. Now that the Chmykhalov family is safely out of
the USSR, they, the Vashchenko family, and certain of their
supporters may be expected to take full advantage of the publicity
they have looked forward to for weeks, months, or even years.
During the days and weeks following the emigration of the last of
the Embassy Pentecostals we should expect press interest in the
role of the U.S. Government in the families' departure from the
Soviet Union. The families themselves, who in the past have placed
great faith in the value of press play, may encourage such
attention. Indeed, the Vashchenkos have on previous occasions
expressed a desire to meet with the President to thank him
personally for his efforts on their behalf. Even if such a meeting
does not occur, questions regarding who said what to whom and at
what level are bound to arise.
The Deparment of State recommends that the USG continue to
maintain a low profile regarding its role in the Vashchenkos' and
Chmykhalovs' emigration. Our recent efforts on the Pentecostals'
behalf have been based on unpublicized diplomatic contacts. We
have indicated to the Soviets that we would not exploit the release
of the Pentecostals for political purposes, and our posture has
obtained Soviet cooperation.
Any significant departure from this policy of downplaying the
USG role would be viewed by the Soviets as a violation of our
pledge to them, and could seriously endanger our efforts on behalf
of Shcharanskiy and other prominent figures. For that reason the
Department believes that the USG should confine its public remarks
on the Vashchenkos and Chmykhalovs to expressions of satisfaction
that the families have succeeded in emigrating. We should not
provide the media with details on the exchanges which led to the
Pentecostals' departure from the USSR, and should deflect any
requests by the families to meet with the President, the Secretary
of State, or other major Administration figures. The attached
press guidance conforms to that course of action.
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PRESS GUIDANCE
JULY 18, 1983
Emigration of the Chmykhalov Family from the USSR
Q. DO you have any comment on the emigration of the Chmykhalov
family from the USSR?
A. Yes. We are very pleased that the family has achieved its
long-sought goal of emigration. As you know, with the
emigration of this family and the Vashchenko family, which
departed the Soviet Union approximately three weeks earlier,
the last of the Pentecostals who were in refuge in our Embassy
in Moscow has left the USSR. Many individuals, both within the
United States Government and outside it, worked for many years
so that the families might obtain exit permission. I am sure I
speak for all those supporters when I wish the families every
success as they begin their new lives in the West.
Q. Where will the Chmykhalovs [or Vashchenkos] ultimately settle?
A. You will have to ask them that question.
Q. Could they settle in the U.S.?
A. That would be determined by the appropriate USG agencies upon
review of the families' applications.
Q. What can you tell us about rumors that the Embassy Pentecostals
were granted. permission to emigrate largely as a result of the
President's request to Soviet Ambassador Dobrynin on their
behalf?
A. The Soviets have been well aware throughout of the strong
interest and concern of many Americans and of the U.S.
Government, from the President on down, in this case. But I
will not be commenting on or describing our diplomatic
communications with the Soviets on this or other similar
cases. We have made a practice of not commenting publicly on
those efforts, and without leading you one way or another on
any specific cases, will not do so now.
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dated July 20.
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NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
CONF IDENTIAL
October 21, 1983
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERT C. MCFARLANE
THROUGH:
CHARLES P. TYSON
FROM:
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SUBJECT:
President's Meeting with Ambassador Hartman
Attached at Tab I is a memorandum for the President's meeting
with Ambassador Arthur A. Hartman on Monday, October 24, 1983,
at 9:45 a.m. The Ambassador will be informing the President
on the current state of U.S.-Soviet relations and will make
recommendations as to what next steps should be taken.
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve
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WASHINGTON
CONFIDENTIAL
MEETING WITH AMBASSADOR ARTHUR HARTMAN
DATE:
October 24, 1983
LOCATION:
Oval Office
TIME:
9:45 - 10:00 a.m.
FROM:
ROBERT C. MCFARLANE
I. PURPOSE:
To review the state of U.S.-Soviet relations.
II. BACKGROUND:
Hartman will be returning to Moscow at the end of October,
and the meeting provides an opportunity for him to inform
the President of the current mood in Moscow and to receive
any instructions the President may have.
3x5 card with talking points attached.
III. PARTICIPANTS:
The President
The Vice President
Amb. Hartman, American Ambassador to the Soviet Union
Mr. Robert C. McFarlane
Mr. Jack F. Matlock, NSC Staff Member
Mr. Richard Burt, Assistant Secretary of State
Messrs. Meese, Baker, Deaver, at their discretion.
IV. PRESS PLAN:
Photo opportunity.
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS:
1. Photo opportunity
2. Meeting
Prepared by: Jack F. Matlock
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Mr. Jack F. Matlock
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October 24, 1983
Dear Mr. Jackson:
Your letter of September 26, 1983, was forwarded to
me here at my new posting. I departed Prague in
September.
I am forwarding your letter to Mr. Robert Farrand,
Charge d'Affaires in Prague and I am sure that he
will be able to arrange the briefings you desire.
Sincerely yours,
Special Assistant to the
President for European
and Soviet Affairs
CC: Mr. Farrand
Mr. Harvey G. Jackson
Brevard Community College
Director of Library
3865 North Wickham Road
Melbourne, Florida 32935
BREVARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
REPLY TO:
26 September 1983
The Honorable Jack F. Matlock, Jr.
American Ambassador to Czechoslovakia
Trziste 15,
Prague, Czechoslovakia
Dear Mr. Ambassador:
Between June 2 and June 5, 1984, a group of professional educators, librarians,
and information specialists will be visiting Prague from the United States.
The group requests your permission and cooperation in scheduling an English
language speaker for a breakfast meeting on June 3, 1984, Sunday, at 8 a.m.
or 8:30. As to the specific topic, we would appreciate your recommendation
and advice. By way of suggestion, some ideas have been:
The Czech Form of Government
Education in Czechoslovakia
Libraries, Newspapers, Publishing in
Czechoslovakia
International Concerns
Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Our schedule, for your information, is as follows:
June 2, 1984
Arrive from Nurnberg, West Germany via bus (Saturday afternoon).
Late afernoon walking tour of Prague
June 3, 1984
Breakfast meeting (Sunday a.m.) (requested in this letter)
City tour of Prague
Free time (Sunday p.m.)
June 4, 1984
Tour Strahov Library Museum (Monday a.m.) - Requested
Tour Hradcany and St. Vitas Cathedral (Monday a.m.)
Free time (Monday p.m.)
June 5, 1984
Visit color film studio (Tuesday a.m.) - Requested Kratky
Studio and/or Czechoslovak News Agency (Ceskoslosenska
Tiskova Kancelor).
Bus to Vienna, Austria (Tuesday p.m.
District Administration
Cocoa Campus
1519 Clearlake Road
Cocoa, Florida 32922
(305) 632-1111
Titusville Campus
1111 North Washington Avenue
Titusville, Florida 32780
(305) 269-5664
Melbourne Campus
3865 North Wickham Road
Melbourne, Florida 32935
(305) 254-0305
Patrick Center
P.O. Box 4636
Patrick Air Force Base, Florida 32925
(305) 784-1911
We will be writing directly to the Strahov Library and Kratky Film Studio
for guided assistance. The breakfast meeting requested here would be a high
point of our visit to Prague, putting into perspective what we might look for
and see while visiting Prague.
Your assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanking you in advance,
I remain
Sincerely,
Harvey G. Jackson
Tour Instructor
Mailing Address:
Harvey G. Jackson
Brevard Community College
Director of Library
3865 North Wickham Road
Melbourne, FL 32935
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MEMORANDUM
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
October 24, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR SALLY KELLEY
FROM:
ROBERT M. KIMMITT
SUBJECT:
Proposed Response to Mr. Puffer
We have reviewed and concur with the response to
Mr. Willard G. Puffer prepared by the Department of State
concerning testimony for KAL passengers.
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NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
Attachment
October 24, 1983
FOR BOB KIMMITT:
I recommend that you sign the
attached memorandum to Sally Kelley.
JL
John Lenczowski concurs.
JACK and MATLOCK
UNCLASSIFIED
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(Classification)
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT
TRANSMITTAL FORM
S/S 8330674
Date October 20, 1983
For: Mr. Robert C. McFarlane
National Security Council
The White House
Reference:
To: Kenneth Duberstein, WH From: Rep. Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.
Date: 9/21/83
Subject: (encloses ltr from Willard G.
Puffer re testimony for KAL passengers
WH Referral Dated: 10/6/83 -
TSC ID# 169258
(if any)
The attached item was sent directly to the
Department of State.
Action Taken:
XX
A draft reply is attached.
A draft reply will be forwarded.
A translation is attached.
An information copy of a direct reply is attached.
We believe no response is necessary for the reason
cited below.
The Department of State has no objection to the
proposed travel.
Other.
Remarks:
Charles
Executive Secretary
UNCLASSIFIED
(Classification)
Suggested Reply
Dear Mr. Puffer:
Thank you for your letter of September 16 to the President
suggesting that an international memorial service be held for the
unfortunate victims of KAL flight 007.
The Soviet action was a clear violation of international law
and a threat to international civil aviation security. On the
other hand, neither the action itself nor the Soviets' totally
unacceptable response to the world community has surprised us.
We have no illusions about Soviet international behavior. But for
that very reason, our established policy towards the USSR, based
on American strength, realism about Soviet aims and motives, and a
willingness to talk about matters of mutual concern, has provided
the appropriate framework for dealing with this crisis.
In formulating our response to this outrage, we considered a
broad range of options. We believed that it was important that
our reaction focus world attention, not on U.S. retaliation, but
on the Soviet Union's unacceptable and brutal act. As the
President said on September 5, the Soviet action was a crime
against the international community and called for an
international response. The issue is the safety of international
civil aviation. Therefore we have been working with other
concerned nations to coordinate a collective response in that
Mr. Willard G. Puffer,
229 Bentway Lane,
Spartanburg, South Carolina 29302.
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sector, rather than concentrating on a series of unilateral
economic steps.
On September 9, 1983, a memorial service for the victims of
the KAL tragedy was held at the Washington National Cathedral.
President Reagan, several congressional leaders, and several
families of the KAL victims were present. Similar services were
held in many other countries.
We believe our firm and measured response to this abhorrent
Soviet action, in conjunction with the international community,
has demonstrated indeed that it is the USSR versus the world. We,
of course, will be working with other concerned nations to ensure
another such incident never again occurs. At the same time, we
intend to keep talking to the Soviets, to leave them in no doubt
about our positions concerning not just the airliner but also
other pressing international issues, and to encourage them to meet
our urgent concerns as a responsible member of the international
community.
Thank you very much for writing and sharing your concerns with
us.
Sincerely,
8330624
THE WHITE HOUSE OFFICE
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MEDIA: LETTER, DATED SEPTEMBER 21, 1983
TO:
KENNETH DUBERSTEIN
FROM:
THE HONORABLE CARROLL A. CAMPBELL JR.
U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON DC 20515
SUBJECT: ENCLOSES LETTER FROM WILLARD G. PUFFER WRITES
CONCERNING A TESTIMONY FOR THE DEPARTED SOULS
ABOARD THE DESTROYED KOREAN AIRLINER
PROMPT ACTION IS ESSENTIAL -- IF REQUIRED ACTION HAS NOT BEEN
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UNDERSIGNED AT 456-7486.
RETURN CORRESPONDENCE, WORKSHEET AND COPY OF RESPONSE
(OR DRAFT) TO:
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SALLY KELLEY
DIRECTOR OF AGENCY LIAISON
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September 26, 1983
Dear Carroll:
Thank you for your September 21 letter enclosing
correspondence to the President from Willard G. Puffer.
In an effort to be of assistance, please know that I have
forwarded Mr. Puffer's letter to the appropriate White House
officials to see if a response may be sent to your
constituent in the President's behalf. Your interest in
writing is appreciated.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
Kenneth M. Duberstein
Assistant to the President
The Honorable Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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Dear Ken:
The attached is self-explanatory, and I would greatly appreciate
your consideration. assistance in making sure this request receives very careful
Thank you again for all your help.
Sincerely,
Danall
Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.
Member of Congress
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Willard G. Puffer
September 16, 1983
Mr. Ronald Reagan
President of the United States
White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
RE: Korean Airline Flight 007
Dear Mr. President:
I respectfully submit that the freedom-loving recently departed souls
aboard the destroyed Korean Airline Flight 007 need a testimony.
That testimony must be dignified, peaceful, and non-political.
We, as a free people, bury our Naval dead at sea. We must also be
proud enough, strong enough, and free enough to bury these victims
at sea, even in peacetime.
I request that, for families of the 269 departed, a ceremony in interna-
tional waters at sea near the site of the Korean Airline loss be held.
A prayer would be made for each of the departed with a wreath passed
into the sea.
The ceremony would be non-political, free of any statements, and given
to our creator, the prayers and wishes of all, regardless of color,
creed, religious belief or nationality.
With this, I ask urgency of consideration. Such a ceremony should
be within the next few weeks.
Respectfully,
Willand G Puffer
Willard G. Puffer
229 Bentway Lane
Spartanburg, SC 29302
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MEMORANDUM
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
October 24, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR SALLY KELLEY
FROM:
ROBERT M. KIMMITT
SUBJECT:
Proposed Reply to Representative Martin
We have reviewed and concur with the Department of State's
proposed reply to Representative James G. Martin concerning
views on trade association practices used in the U.S. by
the USSR by the Vneshtorgreklama organization.
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Attachment
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
October 24, 1983
FOR BOB KIMMITT
I recommend that you sign the
attached memorandum to Sally Kelley.
McMinn MAM concurs.
JACK I'm MATLOCK
UNCLASSIFIED
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TRANSMITTAL FORM
8300122 A 9 : 05
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Date October 21, 1983
For: Mr. Robert C. McFarlane
National Security Council
The White House
Reference:
To: B. Oglesby
From: Rep. James G. Martin
Date:
9/22/83
Subject: Encloses ltr from Walter Klein,
re views on Trade Assoc. Practices Used in US by the USSR by the
Vneshtorgreklama organization
WH Referral Dated: 10/12/83
NSC ID# 178267
(if any)
The attached item was sent directly to the
Department of State.
Action Taken:
XX A draft reply is attached.
A draft reply will be forwarded.
A translation is attached.
An information copy of a direct reply is attached.
We believe no response is necessary for the reason
cited below.
The Department of State has no objection to the
proposed travel.
Other.
Remarks:
for kritie A kenney Charles Hill
Executive Secretary
UNCLASSIFIED
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SUGGESTED REPLY
Dear Mr. Martin:
Your recent letter to Mr. Oglesby which forwarded a September
14 letter from your constituent Walter J. Klein has been referred
to this office for reply. Mr. Klein recommended actions to be
taken in response to the Soviet attack on KAL flight 007 and made
reference to the activities of Vneshtorgreklama, a Soviet foreign
trade advertising enterprise.
Vneshtorgreklama is based in Moscow and assists non-Soviet
companies in their advertising efforts in the Soviet Union. It
does not carry out operations in the United States.
Vneshtorgreklama is represented here by the Amtorg Trading
Corporation, a Soviet-owned trading company in New York City.
Amtorg personnel are required by law to register with the federal
government as foreign agents. Through the Foreign Agents
Registration Act of 1938, the State Department and the Justice
Department are able to keep abreast of who or what groups are
acting on behalf of foreign governments. Information identifying
these agents and those for whom they work is available publicly.
In addition, the Amtorg Trading Corporation's staff level and
staff travel is controlled by the State Department as part of its
The Honorable
James G. Martin,
House of Representatives.
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regime of travel controls on official Soviet personnel resident in
the United States.
The above will, I hope, be of interest to you and of help in
responding to the concerns of your constituent. Thank you very
much for writing .
Sincerely,
8331133
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FROM:
THE HONORABLE JAMES G. MARTIN
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON DC 20515
SUBJECT: ENCLOSES LETTER FROM WALTER KLEIN, STATING
HIS VIEWS ON TRADE ASSOCIATION PRACTICES USED
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MECKLENBURG
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
YADKIN (SOUTHWEST)
TELEPHONE (202) 225-1976
house of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
September 22, 1983
26 SEP 1000
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Mr. B. Oglesby
Deputy Assistant to the President
for Legislative Affairs
The White House Office
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W.
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear B:
Enclosed is a copy of my constituent's letter and enclosures stating his views
regarding trade association practices used in the United States by the USSR.
Since the White House is monitoring closely all matters involving the USSR,
I took the liberty of forwarding this to you for your comments.
With best wishes.
Sincerely,
Jim James G. Martin Martin
Member of Congress
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WALTER J. KLEIN COMPANY, LTD., 6301 CARMEL ROAD, BOX 2087, CHARLOTTE, N. C. 28211, 704-542-1403
1983 September 14
Honorable James G. Martin
Member of Congress
United States House of Representative
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Congressman Martin:
In connection with the President's concern with a proper response to the USSR
regarding the Korean passenger jet, I wonder if you would consider looking into
Vneshtorgreklama.
This organization is described on the enclosed page torn from the annual calendar
we receive from them. We have been on their mailing list ever since my book on
sponsored films was published in 1976.
They have an advertising agency in New York to help them stay in touch with authors
and other influence types.
Clearly the USSR has a propaganda base here in the U.S. that does pretty much
what it wishes. Closing it might be part of a U.S. program to answer the Korean
air massacre.
Walter J. Klein
President
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Enclosure
НОВЫМ
ГОДОМ!
HAPPY NEW
YEAR!
USSA MOSCOW
"D
VNESHTORGREKLAMA
ADVERTISING - A KEY TO TRADE SUCCESS
VNESHTORGREKLAMA
The All-Union Self-Supporting Foreign Trade Association in-
cludes the following specialised firms:
Komplex-
- import of advertising services, including ser-
reklama
vices for advertising in the press, on the cinema
screen, on radio and TV, street advertisement
and for molding public opinion and advertising
campaigns.
Inoreklama
- export of advertising services, including ser-
vices for advertising in the press, on the cinema
screen, on radio and TV, outdoor advertising, as
well as services for the organisation of printing
of advertising and technical publications and
the holding of advertising and technical sympo-
sia.
Adres-
- export and import of direct mail advertising
reklama
services.
Poligraf-
- printing of all kinds of publications prepared
reklama
by V/O Vneshtorgreklama and also the import of
printing services.
Filmreklama
- organisation of production of foreign trade
advertising films to the order of All-Union Self-
Supporting Foreign Trade Associations.
Souvenir-
- organisation of deliveries of advertising sou-
reklama
venirs to All-Union Self-Supporting Foreign
Trade Associations, as well as the import of
packing materials for advertising souvenirs.
Address: 31, Kakhovka St., Moscow,
113461, USSR
Cable address: Vneshtorgreklama Moscow
Telephone: 121-04-34
Telex: 411265