from Ordzhonisky to Stalin

Bolshevik leadership Correspondence. 1912-1927
Collection of documents 1996.
Compiled by: A.V.Kvashonkin, L.P.Kosheleva, L.A.Rogovaya, O.V.Khlevnyuk.

Stalin Correspondences

Telegram to G. K. Ordzhonikidze to I. V. Stalin

[December 9, 1920]

Moscow Kremlin,

Stalin.

The grouping [of troops] on the Georgian border ends tomorrow. It is impossible to keep troops in such a state. Either we have to withdraw parts, or move, or rather guess. [In] the latter case, I hope we can handle it. Yours and Ilyich's opinion. I repeat that the Turks will drag us into this story anyway .

Sergo.

RTSKHIDNI. F. 85. Op. 15. D. 64. L. 3. Autograph.

Notes:

1 . We are talking about using the Georgian-Turkish military confrontation in the border areas for the Sovietization of Georgia. In a telegram from Transcaucasia to Chicherin and Lenin dated November 20, 1920, Stalin, reflecting on the options for the Sovietization of Georgia, wrote: “... In my opinion, one of the best combinations is a successful war between Turkey and Georgia, which will give Russia the opportunity to intervene as an intermediary and deliverer [...]” (RTSKHIDNI. F. 558. On. 1. D. 5584. L. 1).