Project of G.E.Zinoviev and V.I.Lenin

The Politburo decided: the case known to T.E. Chicherin1 should be handled by the Petburo. Chicherin1 to be conducted in Petrograd and in Moscow. The commission authorized for this purpose shall be composed of two brothers-in-law: Bogdanov and Tsyperovich. No one else is to be involved in the matter. The convocation is to be entrusted to Mr. Smilga. Smilga. Report to the Politburo in writing daily.

Note by V.I. Lenin

I have already made arrangements with Bogdanov today.

26/V.

Lenin

Resolution of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the RCP(b)

The Politburo decides: to recognize the case known t. Chicherin, a task of great importance. The case should be conducted in Petrograd and Moscow. To appoint an authorized commission of two brothers: Bogdanov and Tsyperovich. No one else should be involved in the case. Comrade Bogdanov, in case of emergency, is allowed to replace himself with another responsible officer in agreement with Comrade Lenin.

The commission will make brief written reports on the progress of affairs to the Politburo on a daily basis.

Zinoviev.

Lenin.

В. Molotov.

Bukharin.

Fond 2, op. 1, d. 24555 - draft and original decree - autograph by G.E.Zinoviev, draft revision and note - autograph by V.I.Lenin.

1This is about the restoration of the military industry in Petrograd (see doc. 297).