Source: Tom 17

To Kaganovich.

1. Neither as first nor as second deputy of the NKPS can the position go to a person unfamiliar with transport and transport workers. Neither Kosior or Lyubimov, nor Eikhe are suitable for the job. As first deputy I propose Blagonravov or Mironov. These are the most suitable candidates. We need not figureheads but practical candidates.

2. Concerning Rudzutak, I have already communicated that he is suitable for the position of chairman of the TsKK.

Stalin

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Source: Stalin and Kaganovich. Correspondence. 1931-1936, p. 126. RGASPI. F. 558. Op. 11. D. 76. L. 86, 86 ob.