Politburo Resolution of the CC of the VKP(b), February 19, 1942

Source: Tom 18

Politburo Resolution of the CC of the VKP(b) on Comrade Kulik G.I., February 19, 1942

The Politburo of the CC of the VKP(b), having examined the statement of the Procurator of the USSR, Comrade Bochkov, on the case of Kulik G.I., has established the following:

1. While assigned to the Leningrad Front in September 1941, Kulik displayed criminal negligence, leading to the disruption of defense operations.

2. Assigned by the Stavka to the Kerch front in November 1941, Kulik not only failed to organize the defense of Kerch, but actually surrendered the city to the enemy without authorization.

3. After being placed at the disposal of the People's Commissar of Defense, Kulik, in violation of his duties, engaged in debauchery, heavy drinking, and moral degradation.

The Politburo of the CC of the VKP(b) resolves:
a) To expel Kulik G.I. from the CC of the VKP(b) and from membership in the VKP(b).

b) To hand the case over to the military tribunal.