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N. Petrovsky, S.G. Petrov

Resolution of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the RCP (b) "on the removal of valuables from churches." From the minutes of the meeting of the Politburo No. 116, paragraph 17 of March 23, 1922.

No. 23-26

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17. - On the removal of valuables from churches .

(suggestions] Comrade Trotsky).

Approve.

SECRETARY OF THE CC.

-                      L. 39. Typewritten copy of a later extract on the letterhead of the Central Committee of the CPSU (b) - RCP (b) of the 1930s.

-                      APRF, f. 3, op. 1, d.268, l. 21. Draft minutes of the Politburo meeting. Typewritten extract of that time on the letterhead of the Central Committee of the RCP (b), signed by V. Molotov. Freehand paragraph number. For the list of those present, see No. 23-24.