Siege of Kiev
Vatutins attacks from the Burkin bridgehead are repulsed
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1943 in Russia — Page 2
Explore 134 historical events and records for Russia in 1943.
Historical records for Russia in 1943
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October
Capture of Dnepropetrovsk
Malinowsky captures Dnepropetrovsk
Conference of Moscow
It is agreed after Germany is defeated Austria should regain independence. Agreed to form the European Advisery Commission to divide Germany into military zones
Declaration of Four Powers
Establishes the principle of an international organisation to for international peace
Declaration of Four Powers
Signed by the USA, Russia, China & Britain
Establishes the principle of an international organisation to keep international peace
Establishes the principle of an international organisation to keep international peace
International Peace
Establishes the principle of an international organisation to for international peace
Alliance Agreement at Moscow
Supports the alliance of Turkey with the Allies during a meeting with the Allies
Alliance Turkey with the Allies
Supports the alliance of Turkey with the Allies during a meeting with the Allies. Meets the Allies to back the invasion of north France
Invasion of France
Supports the use of Swedish airbases to invade north France at a meeting with the Allies
Invasion of Italy
Complains the Allies in Italy cannot prevent Germans moving Divisions to the Eastern Front
November
Conference of Cairo
1st day of bi-lateral talks between Britain & the USA
Arrival of Stalin in Tehran
Stalin arrives in Tehran with the Soviet delegation before the conference formally opens on 28 November.
Late Night Security Talks with Harriman and Clark Kerr
Molotov discusses security and Roosevelt's accommodation with Harriman and Clark Kerr before the formal conference begins.
Soviet Delegation Preparations at Tehran
Molotov participates in late-night preparatory discussions before the formal Tehran sessions open the following day.
First Roosevelt Stalin Meeting
Stalin meets Roosevelt privately for the first time before joining Churchill at the opening plenary session.
Molotov Attends Opening Big Three Dinner
Molotov joins the leaders and senior diplomats at Roosevelt's dinner after the first plenary.
Molotov Meets Roosevelt before First Plenary
Molotov meets Roosevelt after Stalin's private discussion with the President and before the opening plenary.
Soviet Military Delegation at Tehran
Voroshilov joins the Soviet military delegation during the opening Tehran discussions on Allied operations against Germany.
Stalin Calls on Roosevelt at Soviet Embassy
Stalin calls on Roosevelt shortly after the President moves into the Soviet Embassy compound.
Stalin Presses Need for Second Front
Stalin emphasises the importance of a major Anglo-American second front in Western Europe.
Stalin Security Warning over Tehran Travel
Stalin warns that travel between delegations could expose the Allied leaders to danger from Axis sympathisers.
Sword of Lenin
Stalin is handed the Stalingrad sword
Mediterranean Diversion Debate
Stalin opposes Mediterranean operations that might weaken Overlord while supporting a complementary landing in southern France.
Molotov Joins Stalin Hosted Dinner Talks
Molotov joins Stalin, Roosevelt, Churchill and senior advisers for evening discussions after the second plenary.
Overlord Command and Japan Commitment Discussed
Stalin presses for appointment of an Overlord commander and reiterates that the Soviet Union will fight Japan after Germany is defeated.
Second Private Roosevelt Stalin Discussion
Stalin meets Roosevelt privately before the second plenary to continue political and strategic discussions.
Soviet Offensive Timed with Overlord Proposed
Stalin offers to launch a major Soviet offensive around the time of Overlord to pin German forces in the east.
Stalin Calls for Overlord Supreme Commander
Stalin argues that Overlord needs a clearly appointed commander responsible for its execution.
Stalin Demands Firm Overlord Commitment
Stalin presses the Western Allies for a firm commitment to launch Overlord in 1944.
Sword of Stalingrad Accepted
Stalin accepts the Sword of Stalingrad and thanks Britain on behalf of the citizens of Stalingrad.
Voroshilov Represents Stavka in Military Talks
Voroshilov participates in military discussions linking Soviet operations with the Anglo-American invasion of Western Europe.
Molotov Attends Churchill Birthday Dinner
Molotov attends Churchill's birthday dinner with the principal Allied political and military representatives.
Stalin Joins Third Plenary
Stalin participates in the third plenary meeting as agreement on 1944 operations takes shape.
Stalin Meets Shah during Tehran Summit
Stalin meets the Shah of Iran while attending the summit in Tehran.
Stalin Praises American Lend Lease Production
At Churchill's birthday dinner, Stalin praises American industrial output and the importance of Lend-Lease to the Soviet war effort.
Curzon Line Proposal Discussed
Stalin supports a postwar Polish eastern frontier broadly following the Curzon Line, with Poland compensated in the west.
Return to Liberated Kiev
Returns to Kiev after Soviet forces retake the Ukrainian capital from German occupation.
December
Accepts Curzon Line in Principle
Stalin says he could accept the Curzon Line as the Soviet-Polish frontier if the Soviet Union receives northern East Prussia including Konigsberg.
Compares 1939 Frontier to Curzon Line
Molotov tells the Allied leaders that the Soviet frontier established in 1939 is, in his view, essentially the Curzon Line.
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