Letters to the Leaders of the USSR Requesting Rehabilitation of the Institute of the Peoples of the North in Leningrad: 1947–48

The article introduces into scientific use two letters requesting restoration of the Institute Peoples North (hereinafter - Institute), which functioned in Leningrad 1930–41. first letter was written by former students and teachers addressed to Minister Education RSFSR. second corresponding members Academy Sciences USSR Chairman Council Ministers J. V. Stalin. Thematically these sources belong problematic field history North, played a leading role training cadres from among indigenous small-numbered peoples developing alphabets for their unwritten languages, economic study North. There are noteworthy differences accents employees those external experts. underscored practical personnel while argued importance studying impact Institute’s publishing educational activities. However, despite weighty reasons recitation creative, academic, achievements students, professors, graduates, appeals came nothing. status separate institution not returned. continued its existence form faculties departments other institutions. Thus, drawing line on independent Institute, describing main achievements. published documents have been identified State Archive Russian Federation (GARF). text is transmitted with preservation stylistic linguistic features accordance rules modern spelling punctuation. Necessary explanations better understanding historical context provided footnotes. Of particular commentary preceding publication documents, characterizes place Institute's activity development 1930s.