1 September 1941, 06:40

The Stavka considers the tactics of the Leningrad Front to be ruinous for the front. The Leningrad Front is occupied with one thing only -- how to retreat and find new lines for retreat. Is it not time to put an end to these heroes of retreat? The Stavka authorizes you to retreat for the last time and demands that the Leningrad Front summon the spirit to honestly and steadfastly carry out the task of defending Leningrad.

I. STALIN, B. SHAPOSHNIKOV

The Blockade of Leningrad in Documents of Declassified Archives. M.-SPb., 2004. P. 22.

TsAMO RF. F. 148a. Op. 3763. D. 97. L. 29.