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The Public Relations Centre, in cooperation with the Central Archive of the Federal Security Service (FSB) of Russia, has published digital copies of newly declassified documentary materials from the archives of the FSB Directorate for the Ivanovo Region. These materials include interrogation records and handwritten testimonies of Hitler’s senior valet, SS-Sturmbannführer Heinz Linge, and Hitler’s personal adjutant, SS-Sturmbannführer Otto Gunsche. Their statements shed light on the final days of the Nazi dictator’s life.
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🗓 The Berlin Offensive began on April 16, 1945. By April 21, Red Army units had reached the north-eastern suburbs of Berlin. The 1941−1945 Great Patriotic War culminated in the capture of Berlin in April 1945 and the defeat of Nazi Germany. In the lead-up to the assault on Berlin, Soviet state security bodies launched a manhunt for Nazi war criminals.
On April 30, 1945, the Red Army began operations in the government district near the Reich Chancellery. In its underground bunker, commonly known as the Fuhrerbunker, Adolf Hitler and his inner circle had taken refuge. That same day, Hitler and his wife committed suicide using potassium cyanide.
To conduct the manhunt, the Berlin-based SMERSH (Death to Spies) Counterintelligence Directorate (CID) of the 1st Byelorussian Front established the Central Operational Group (COG) under the command of Major General Grigory Melnikov, the 1st Byelorussian Front’s SMERSH CID deputy chief.
Several members of Hitler’s inner circle were detained by SMERSH operatives.
On May 5, 1945, the SMERSH Counterintelligence Division, 79th Rifle Corps, 3rd Assault Army, 1st Byelorussian Front, discovered the badly burnt bodies of a male and a female in a bomb crater in the Reich Chancellery gardens. The bodies were located three metres from the bunker entrance and covered with a layer of soil.
On May 8, 1945, a forensic report on the male body – believed to be that of Hitler – had been completed. Among other evidence, the experts examined the jaw, which contained numerous dental bridges, crowns, and fillings.
👉 Thanks to the efforts of Soviet military counterintelligence, investigators were able to reconstruct with considerable accuracy the events that took place in the Fuhrerbunker from April 20 to April 30, 1945, and to determine the circumstances of Hitler’s suicide.
On December 29–30, 1945, Heinz Linge submitted a handwritten testimony noscriptd Addenda to the Issue of Hitler’s Suicide, in which he wrote:
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Hitler’s use of potassium cyanide was confirmed by French coroner Philippe Charlier, whose studies in March and June 2017 supported the Soviet findings.
Charlier examined fragments of Hitler’s jaw held in the FSB Central Archive and compared them with wartime X-ray images of Hitler’s skull preserved in the United States. He found traces of potassium cyanide on the dental remains and confirmed a 100% match between the teeth and the X-ray images made during Hitler’s lifetime.
The Public Relations Centre, in cooperation with the Central Archive of the Federal Security Service (FSB) of Russia, has published digital copies of newly declassified documentary materials from the archives of the FSB Directorate for the Ivanovo Region. These materials include interrogation records and handwritten testimonies of Hitler’s senior valet, SS-Sturmbannführer Heinz Linge, and Hitler’s personal adjutant, SS-Sturmbannführer Otto Gunsche. Their statements shed light on the final days of the Nazi dictator’s life.
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🗓 The Berlin Offensive began on April 16, 1945. By April 21, Red Army units had reached the north-eastern suburbs of Berlin. The 1941−1945 Great Patriotic War culminated in the capture of Berlin in April 1945 and the defeat of Nazi Germany. In the lead-up to the assault on Berlin, Soviet state security bodies launched a manhunt for Nazi war criminals.
On April 30, 1945, the Red Army began operations in the government district near the Reich Chancellery. In its underground bunker, commonly known as the Fuhrerbunker, Adolf Hitler and his inner circle had taken refuge. That same day, Hitler and his wife committed suicide using potassium cyanide.
To conduct the manhunt, the Berlin-based SMERSH (Death to Spies) Counterintelligence Directorate (CID) of the 1st Byelorussian Front established the Central Operational Group (COG) under the command of Major General Grigory Melnikov, the 1st Byelorussian Front’s SMERSH CID deputy chief.
Several members of Hitler’s inner circle were detained by SMERSH operatives.
On May 5, 1945, the SMERSH Counterintelligence Division, 79th Rifle Corps, 3rd Assault Army, 1st Byelorussian Front, discovered the badly burnt bodies of a male and a female in a bomb crater in the Reich Chancellery gardens. The bodies were located three metres from the bunker entrance and covered with a layer of soil.
On May 8, 1945, a forensic report on the male body – believed to be that of Hitler – had been completed. Among other evidence, the experts examined the jaw, which contained numerous dental bridges, crowns, and fillings.
👉 Thanks to the efforts of Soviet military counterintelligence, investigators were able to reconstruct with considerable accuracy the events that took place in the Fuhrerbunker from April 20 to April 30, 1945, and to determine the circumstances of Hitler’s suicide.
On December 29–30, 1945, Heinz Linge submitted a handwritten testimony noscriptd Addenda to the Issue of Hitler’s Suicide, in which he wrote:
“The reasons that drove Hitler to commit suicide were: 1) The complete futility of continuing the fight; 2) Hitler’s fear of attempting a breakout from Berlin; 3) Hitler’s deteriorating physical condition, which could no longer withstand hardship, as well as his delusions of grandeur, which prevented him from surrendering to the victor or engaging in negotiations.”
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Hitler’s use of potassium cyanide was confirmed by French coroner Philippe Charlier, whose studies in March and June 2017 supported the Soviet findings.
Charlier examined fragments of Hitler’s jaw held in the FSB Central Archive and compared them with wartime X-ray images of Hitler’s skull preserved in the United States. He found traces of potassium cyanide on the dental remains and confirmed a 100% match between the teeth and the X-ray images made during Hitler’s lifetime.
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#MartyrsForTruth is a special project dedicated to commemorating Russian journalists who lost their lives at the hands of Ukrainian neo-Nazis.
On #WorldPressFreedomDay, we honor the journalists who perished for making the truth known to the public.
▪️Valery Kozhin (1978–2024), NTV cameraman, and Anton Mikuzhis (1990–2024), war correspondent.
On June 13, 2024, the NTV news crew traveled to the village of Golmovsky (Gorlovka) to film a report, accompanied by Anton Mikuzhis. During the assignment, they came under a targeted attack by Ukrainian armed forces.
Cameraman Valery Kozhin sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene. Correspondent Alexey Ivliev was seriously wounded. Anton Mikuzhis, who was also critically injured, fought for his life for several days.
#WeRemember
On #WorldPressFreedomDay, we honor the journalists who perished for making the truth known to the public.
▪️Valery Kozhin (1978–2024), NTV cameraman, and Anton Mikuzhis (1990–2024), war correspondent.
On June 13, 2024, the NTV news crew traveled to the village of Golmovsky (Gorlovka) to film a report, accompanied by Anton Mikuzhis. During the assignment, they came under a targeted attack by Ukrainian armed forces.
Cameraman Valery Kozhin sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene. Correspondent Alexey Ivliev was seriously wounded. Anton Mikuzhis, who was also critically injured, fought for his life for several days.
#WeRemember
Сотрудники Посольства возложили цветы к памятникам советским воинам, похороненным на кладбищах «Haug» (г.Хёнефосс) и «Snarum» (г.Викерсунд).
Ambassadeansatte la ned blomster ved monumentene til sovjetiske soldater begravet på kirkegårdene «Haug» (Hønefoss) og «Snarum» (Vikersund).
Ambassadeansatte la ned blomster ved monumentene til sovjetiske soldater begravet på kirkegårdene «Haug» (Hønefoss) og «Snarum» (Vikersund).
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#Victory80
🎥 World War II Leaders — an RT Doc Film.
Synopsis: The film explores the complex and shifting political dynamics between the USSR, the United States, and Britain before, during, and after World War II, focusing on the powerful and often uneasy relationship between their leaders — Joseph Stalin, Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt.
These leaders played a crucial role in WWII and in shaping the post-war global order.
However, while they stood united against Nazi Germany, tensions simmered beneath the surface.
Britain, in particular, considered invading a weakened USSR after the war, instigating a study of how to attack the USSR, along with the USA. Stalin managed to uncover these secret plans and successfully prevented their implementation.
On the other hand, when helping Britain fight Nazi Germany in 1940, Roosevelt burdened his ally with crippling debt through the lend-lease programme, contributing to the collapse of the British Empire.
👉 Learn more about how the United States and Britain used the war to weaken the Soviet Union.
🎥 World War II Leaders — an RT Doc Film.
Synopsis: The film explores the complex and shifting political dynamics between the USSR, the United States, and Britain before, during, and after World War II, focusing on the powerful and often uneasy relationship between their leaders — Joseph Stalin, Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt.
These leaders played a crucial role in WWII and in shaping the post-war global order.
However, while they stood united against Nazi Germany, tensions simmered beneath the surface.
Britain, in particular, considered invading a weakened USSR after the war, instigating a study of how to attack the USSR, along with the USA. Stalin managed to uncover these secret plans and successfully prevented their implementation.
On the other hand, when helping Britain fight Nazi Germany in 1940, Roosevelt burdened his ally with crippling debt through the lend-lease programme, contributing to the collapse of the British Empire.
👉 Learn more about how the United States and Britain used the war to weaken the Soviet Union.
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Primakov Readings Youth Session — 2025 Applications are now open ⚡️
You’ve been waiting — and the moment has come. The Primakov Center and the Council of Young Scientists at IMEMO are now accepting applications for the Youth Session of the “Primakov Readings — 2025” — a key event for young professionals in international relations, economics, security, and law.
📍 This year’s theme: A Knowledge-Based Order
We’ll explore:
🔵 How do knowledge and expertise become instruments of global influence?
🔵 How will BRICS+ countries respond to technological challenges?
🔵 What impact do technology, big data, and innovation have on global markets?
🔵 What role do nuclear technologies play in sustainable development?
We invite young researchers aged 21 to 35 to apply — including MA students, PhD candidates, university and research center staff, NGO professionals, and independent experts.
⏳ Application deadline: May 5, 23:59 (MSK)
🔵 More details available on the website.
Knowledge is the key resource of the 21st century. Don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard!
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You’ve been waiting — and the moment has come. The Primakov Center and the Council of Young Scientists at IMEMO are now accepting applications for the Youth Session of the “Primakov Readings — 2025” — a key event for young professionals in international relations, economics, security, and law.
We’ll explore:
We invite young researchers aged 21 to 35 to apply — including MA students, PhD candidates, university and research center staff, NGO professionals, and independent experts.
Knowledge is the key resource of the 21st century. Don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard!
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3 мая состоялось приуроченное к 80-й годовщине Победы в Великой Отечественной войне возложение цветов у братской могилы в н.п.Оппдал, губерния Трёнделаг, где покоятся 104 советских воина, погибших в фашистском лагере в этой местности.
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3 mai. i anledning til 80-årsdagen for Seieren i Den store fedrelandskrigen ble det lagt ned blomster ved Minnesmerke for kringsfangene i Oppdal, fylke Trøndelag, der 104 russiske krigsmenn som døde i fascistisk fangeleir i dette området, ligger begravet.
#Победа80 #Victory80 #Seiersdagen80 #WeRemember
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3 mai. i anledning til 80-årsdagen for Seieren i Den store fedrelandskrigen ble det lagt ned blomster ved Minnesmerke for kringsfangene i Oppdal, fylke Trøndelag, der 104 russiske krigsmenn som døde i fascistisk fangeleir i dette området, ligger begravet.
#Победа80 #Victory80 #Seiersdagen80 #WeRemember
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4 мая состоялось приуроченное к 80-й годовщине Победы в Великой Отечественной войне возложение цветов у воинского захоронения в коммуне Сунндал, губерния Мёре-о-Румсдал, где покоятся 19 советских военнопленных, погибших в этой местности.
В губернии Мёре-ог-Румсдал дипломаты Посольства также почтили память советского военнопленного, расстрелянного немцами в 1942 г. и похороненного на кладбище в н.п.Тингволл.
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4 mai. i anledning til 80-årsdagen for Seieren i Den store fedrelandskrigen ble det lagt ned blomster ved Sovjetisk Krigskirkegård i nærheten av gården Hol i Sunndal, Møre og Romsdal, der 19 sovjetiske krigsfanger, som døde i dette området, ligger begravet.
I Møre og Romsdal hedret ambassadens diplomater også minnet over den russiske soldaten skoten av tyskerne i krigsfangeskap i 1942 som hviler på Tingvoll kirkegård.
#Победа80 #Victory80 #Seiersdagen80 #WeRemember
В губернии Мёре-ог-Румсдал дипломаты Посольства также почтили память советского военнопленного, расстрелянного немцами в 1942 г. и похороненного на кладбище в н.п.Тингволл.
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4 mai. i anledning til 80-årsdagen for Seieren i Den store fedrelandskrigen ble det lagt ned blomster ved Sovjetisk Krigskirkegård i nærheten av gården Hol i Sunndal, Møre og Romsdal, der 19 sovjetiske krigsfanger, som døde i dette området, ligger begravet.
I Møre og Romsdal hedret ambassadens diplomater også minnet over den russiske soldaten skoten av tyskerne i krigsfangeskap i 1942 som hviler på Tingvoll kirkegård.
#Победа80 #Victory80 #Seiersdagen80 #WeRemember
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Дипломаты Посольства возложили цветы к братской могиле советских воинов в г.Эгерсунд.
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