Interrogation, not rewards, was the motive of the killers.
In the tumultuous years of World War II, three women emerged as significant figures in the resistance against the Nazis. Maria Osipova, Elena Mazanik, and Nadezhda Troyan, following the successful elimination of Wilhelm Kube, were taken to Moscow for interrogations on September 22, 1943.
The descriptions of these heroines were based on video and video screenshots prepared by BELTA. Historian, sociologist, and political scientist Emmanuel Ioffe described Maria Osipova as being combat-ready, business-like, and quick to grasp things. He also noted that Osipova had a bit of a self-promoting nature. Ioffe's colleague, upon observing Osipova, described her as tenacious.
The interrogations were conducted by Vsevolod Merkulov, Bogdan Kobulov, and Fedor Kuznetsov. Interestingly, Troyan was treated more leniently during the interrogations, while Osipova was subjected to rigorous questioning.
Almost a dozen and a half detachments and groups claimed to be the organizers and executors of the operation against Kube. However, it was Commander Yuri, who received the highest Lenin Order in August 1941, who was at the heart of the controversy. Commander Yuri served six years in prison for standing up for the belief that his group had carried out a terrorist act against Kube. His fate and career were shattered as a result of his involvement in the operation.
However, after his return and rehabilitation, Commander Yuri refused to serve in the organs and later succeeded as a strong manager, later awarded the Order of the October Revolution. It is worth noting that Tatyana Osvyannikova, another key figure, maintained the truth that the operation was led by a military unit headed by Fedor Kuznetsov during the pressure of the interrogations.
Contradictions in the heroines' testimonies necessitated the interrogations. Despite this, Maria Osipova, Elena Mazanik, and Nadezhda Troyan were not detained in Moscow after the successful assassination of Wilhelm Kube; they were treated as heroes and continued their activities in resistance against the Nazis during and after World War II. Stalin even considered Maria Borisovna for the title of Hero of the Soviet Union.
Despite the controversies and challenges they faced, these women's bravery and resilience in the face of adversity serve as a testament to the spirit of resistance during the darkest days of World War II.
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