Russian Submariners Newspaper of the KBF "Dozor" dated June 7, 1942

An extremely rare issue of the frontline newspaper Dozor, No. 50, dated June 7, 1942 — a publication created specifically for submariners of the Red Banner Baltic Fleet. It contains official award orders, combat reports, poetry, satire, and propagandistic materials reflecting the spirit and daily life of Soviet submariners during the Great Patriotic War. This is likely the last surviving copy on Earth.

Newspaper Dozor, No. 50 — June 7, 1942 (Sunday)

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DEATH TO THE GERMAN OCCUPIERS!

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ORDER
of the Commander of the Red Banner Baltic Fleet

For exemplary and successful execution of a combat task related to ship repair and restoration of combat equipment, by Order No. 260 dated June 1, 1942, the following sailors and officers are hereby awarded:

ORDER OF THE RED STAR:

1. Petty Officer 2nd class Alexander Denishchev

2. Chief Petty Officer Vasily Kutukov

3. Chief Petty Officer Oleg Miropolsky

4. Engineer Captain 3rd Rank Sergei Moiseyev

5. Engineer Lieutenant Captain Andrey Novikov

6. Warrant Officer Viktor Yurkevich

MEDAL "FOR COURAGE":

1. Petty Officer 2nd class Nikolai Sergeev

MEDAL "FOR COMBAT MERIT":

1. Senior Red Navy Sailor Ivan Davydov

2. Senior Red Navy Sailor Filipp Yeremeyev

3. Chief Petty Officer Alexander Yeremeyev

4. Petty Officer Andrey Komarov

5. Engineer Lieutenant Captain Stanislav Labetsky

6. Petty Officer 1st class Sergey Leonov

7. Senior Red Navy Sailor Viktor Mashintsev

8. Petty Officer 1st class Pavel Mikhailov

9. Petty Officer Georgy Pavlyukov

10. Chief Petty Officer Alexey Prokopchikov

11. Warrant Officer Pyotr Sukhanov

12. Red Navy Sailor Alexey Simeyev

13. Chief Petty Officer Pavel Tulchinsky

14. Petty Officer 2nd class Vasily Fatyukov

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Why Comrade Mikhailov was awarded

Petty Officer 1st Class Mikhailov was awarded the Medal "For Combat Merit" for the successful completion of technical work under enemy fire.

While manning the engine room, he continued repairs despite shelling and the risk of explosion. His steadfastness inspired others to complete the task.

Engineer Lieutenant Captain K. Barantsev

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He Earned His Medal in Battle

The government awarded me for successfully performing combat duties.
This high honor compels me to work even harder and fight even fiercer.

I will ensure the motor unit runs without fail.
My team will master every tool and part of the trade.

This medal will be earned again through fire and victory!
Petty Officer 1st Class P. Mikhailov
Awarded the Medal “For Combat Merit”

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To the new group of submariners — heroes bearing medals and orders — the Red Navy greets you!

Submariners! Become masters of your craft, snipers of torpedoes and gunners of artillery fire. Strike the fascist scum with accuracy and without mercy!

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Warrant Officer Yurkevich

In the winter of 1941–42, Warrant Officer Yurkevich led a diving group tasked with inspecting and salvaging a damaged ship — all under enemy threat.

In freezing conditions, they spent 8–10 hours underwater daily.
The ship was raised. The mission succeeded.

For this feat, Warrant Officer Yurkevich was awarded the Order of the Red Star.

Engineer Captain 2nd Rank B. Andriuk

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We Will Strike the Enemy Without Mercy

I’m proud that the Red Navy engine crew under my command successfully fulfilled the mission.
We pledged to master the new equipment, and we did.

Following Comrade Stalin’s order, we worked under extreme conditions and learned to use complex machines.

We fulfilled the Motherland’s task and now work with even more strength and energy.

Petty Officer 1st Class P. Mikhailov

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Marashev — An Undisciplined Sailor

Torpedo unit commander Bosun Kuznetsov claimed Marashev has no reprimands.
That’s false.

Commander Kuznetsov places personal loyalty above duty.
But we must prioritize the interests of the Motherland.

Other radio operators are disciplined.
Marashev must learn from them.

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BACK TO SEA, BACK TO THE FIGHT!

"Makoma" leaves the base again,
Waving to friends and kin with pride.
Praised by the state, the boat has earned
Great honor from the fleet's high tide.

A submarine — a legend known,
The press and airwaves spread its fame.
With stealth and strike and silent tone,
It plays the undersea war game.

Attacking in the dark of night,
It sinks the foe in fiery burst.
Convoy breaks — explosions light
The sea, where transports are now cursed.

The crew returns from depths once more,
The mission’s done, the task is through.
At harbor, families line the shore —
Their sons survived, their aim was true.

D. Liandovsky
Northern Fleet, Pravda

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CORNER OF SATIRE AND HUMOR

Down at Sea

A fascist freighter starts to tilt —
Too much cargo, no escape!
Anchors fly, they cry for help —
But none survive that iron shape.

Guns and ammo sent for war
Now lie where fish and silence roam.
A single torpedo ends it all —
The crew joins them beneath the foam.

They traveled close in tight array,
A convoy thick — now full of dread.
A Soviet sub found them that day,
Now every fascist sailor's dead.

V. Azarov

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LANGUAGE LESSONS

As we know, Hitler speaks no tongues —
Just German, loud and grim.
His diplomats all fail at once
Because he won’t hear them.

When they found a dictionary
In Guderian’s tank near the trees,
He said, “We should know our enemy,
To listen and learn with ease.”

But Hitler doesn’t understand
That free men won’t be slaves.
He rules with iron, not a hand —
And leads them to their graves.

Soviet troops now study well
Their captives' speech and ways.
If they talk fast — it means they’re scared.
If they stutter — it's all a haze.

Some say: "To Moscow we advance!"
Others: "No, we flee!"
But soon, they all will scream at once:
“Don’t shoot! I surrender — it’s me!”

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A SHORT FEUILLETON

Simple Russian words like “truth,”
“Comrade,” “honor,” “soul,”
Mean nothing to a fascist brute —
They don’t know such control.

Their only word is “order” barked —
No thoughts, no rights, no care.
But Soviet soldiers act with heart
And understand what’s fair.

The fascist answers: “Befehl!”
Ours says: “Yes, I understand.”
Not as a slave, but with his will —
He serves with conscious hand.

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Our “Doctor”

Uncle Lesha was found by
Senior Petty Officer Stepanenko,
An engineering officer.
He took to Lesha right away.

Lesha cared for the sick and wounded,
With warmth, duty, and heart.
He was respected by all.
We proudly call him “Doctor.”

Petty Officer 2nd Class S. Yegorov

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A Good Cook

Young Komsomol cook Vasily Kozlov
Is honored by the entire unit.

His dishes always make us run
To dinner with a smile.
He serves it hot and full of care,
In Komsomolist style.

He knows food fuels the fighters' will
And lifts morale each day.
His comrades praise his effort still —
He earns it all, they say.

Petty Officer 2nd Class B. Zyavgin

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Charlie Chaplin’s Complaint

— “Charlie,” the people call,
Beloved clown, you always smile!
— “Not anymore,” he said,
“I’m tired, I’ve walked a mile.

I fled the stage in sorrow,
Laughter lost its place.
Above the world hangs horror —
A dictator’s face.”

— “Is Hitler funny?” someone asked,
“His little mustache, his marching beat?”
— “No,” said Charlie, “Not at all —
A devil in the street.

The world is sick with fascism —
The cure must now begin.
The war is no performance —
This fight we all must win.”

Z. Zaslavsky
Editor’s note: A. Bruk

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EDITORIAL ADDRESS: Naval Post No. 1101, Box 378
GM 33311

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