Telegram from Smyslov's supporters
Period
1957Place
USSR
Material
Paper
Location
Moscow Chess Museum
Language
Russian
Category
DocumentsSubcategory
Letters & Telegrams
Curious fact
Barentsburg is the second largest settlement in the Svalbard archipelago. According to Norwegian statistics for 2016, the population of Barentsburg and Pyramiden is 495 inhabitants
This telegram was sent by Vasily Smyslov’s supporters to congratulate him on becoming the 7th World Chess Champion. Translation to English:“The Soviet chess players of Svalbard warmly congratulate you on the title of World Champion. We wish you to be as strong as the Nordenskjöld glacier in future competitions. Chess section of Barentsburg."
