Friends of the Soviet Union (Norway)
organization in Norway that promoted ties with the Soviet Union
Friends of the Soviet Union (Norwegian: Sovjet-Unionens venner) was an organization in Norway, promoting good relations with the Soviet Union. The organization was founded in 1928. It worked closely with the Communist Party of Norway.
Adam Egede-Nissen was chairman of the organization from 1933-1935. 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.
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The record creator and administrative purpose are central evidence, because official documentation reflects both action and institutional priorities. The source revision retrieved here is dated Apr 14, 2026. The linked authority identifier is Q5504354. 1 of 1 selected statements include explicit references; 0 carry qualifiers and 0 use preferred rank. The first chronological checks are 1928, 1933, 1935 and 1940.
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