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August 28, 1980	Note, M. Suslov et al to the CPSU Central Committee Suslov describes the "tense" situation in Poland and proposed steps to use military and police force to quell the protest movement.
November 21, 1981	CPSU CC Politburo Protocol (extract) and Text of Oral Message from Brezhnev to Jaruzelski
August 28, 1980	Special Dossier on the Polish Crisis of 1980 Memorandum to the CPSU Politburo from the Suslov Commission regarding a request by the Soviet Ministry of Defense to bring up to full readiness 3 divisions of the Soviet Armed Forces. The memorandum cautions the Soviet leadership that, in case the Polish Armed Forces switch allegiance to the counter-revolutionary forces, another 5-7 divisions might be necessary.
November 14, 1980	Directive from the CPSU Secretariat, 14 November 1980, Reducing Tourist Exchanges with Poland The CPSU CC proposes to reduce tourism between the Soviet Union and Poland, given Poland's political situation.
December 1, 1981	The Anoshkin Notebook on the Polish Crisis Notebook of General Victor Anoshkin, aide of Marshal Victor Kulikov. Anoshkin kept records of Kulikov’s meetings, phone calls, and conversations in Poland in December 1981.
October 29, 1980	Session of the CPSU CC Politboro on 'Materials for a Friendly Working Visit to the USSR by Polish Leaders' The CPSU CC Politboro discusses the anti-socialist movement in Poland, and how the Polish leadership should deal with the crisis. The Politboro begins to form an economic solution for Poland.