Secret Activity of Graduates of the Pope Russian College (Pontificium Collegium Russicum) in the USSR

Abstract

The article is devoted to the issue of non-official diplomatic relations between the USSR and Vatican in the context of activity of the Pope Russian College (Russicum) at occupied territories of the USSR during WORLD WAR II. The importance of secret mission of catholic priests is emphasized. The fact of control of NKVD over the activity of graduates of the Pope Russian College not only at the territory of the USSR but in Rome also is revealed. The everyday life of students is considered. Destiny of most graduates who were acting at the USSR territory while fulfilling their mission is shown.