24 September 1941, 04:05

For the third time, the Stavka of the Supreme Command orders you to take all measures for the immediate capture of Sinyavino and the link-up with the Leningrad forces. Personal responsibility for the execution of this order is placed on Marshal Kulik. Confirm receipt and report on execution.

Stavka of the Supreme Command

I. Stalin, B. Shaposhnikov

The Blockade of Leningrad in Documents of Declassified Archives. P. 48. TsAMO RF. F. 148a. Op. 3763. D. 93. L. 40.