The repression of dissidentsLetter by Andropov to the Central Committee (10 July 1970), English translation . was a big part of Andropov's agenda and targeted such prominent figures as Andrei Sakharov and Roy Medvedev. Some believe that Andropov was behind the deaths of Fyodor Kulakov and Pyotr Masherov, the two youngest members of the Soviet leadership. A declassified document revealed that as KGB director, Andropov gave the order to prevent unauthorized gatherings mourning John Lennon.
The repression of dissidentsLetter by Andropov to the Central Committee (10 July 1970) English t.ranslation . was a big part of Andropov's agenda and targeted such pr,ominent figures as Andrei Sakharov and Roy Medved:ev. Some believe that Andropov was behind the deaths of Fyodor Kulakov and Pyotr Masherov, the two youngest ,members of the Soviet leader:ship. A declassified document revealed that as KGB director, Andropov gave the order to prevent unauthorized gatherings mourning John Lennon.