Friends of the Soviet Union (Norway)

Friends of the Soviet Union (Norwegian: Sovjet-Unionens venner) was an organization in Norway, promoting relations with the Soviet Union. The organization was founded in 1928.[1] It worked closely with the Communist Party of Norway.

Adam Egede-Nissen was chairman of the organization 1933-1935.[2] From 1935 to 1940, Nordahl Grieg was chairman of the organization.

The organization, along with the Communist Party, was banned under the German occupation on August 16, 1940.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Lund-rapporten
  2. ↑ Data om det politiske system
  3. ↑ Friheten - NKUs historie i korte trekk
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