Battle of Kursk raw decrypts directly to Moscow. Cairncross also provided Soviet intelligence with identifications of the Luftwaffe airfields in the region. Soviet politician Anastas Mikoyan wrote that on 27 March 1943, Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin notified him of a possible German attack in the Kursk sector. Stalin and some senior officers were eager to strike first once the rasputitsa ended, but a number of key officers, including Deputy Supreme Commander Georgiy Zhukov, recommended a strategic defensive before going on the offensive. In a letter to the "Stavka" and Stalin, on 8 April, Zhukov wrote: Stalin consulted with his frontline commanders and senior
Kursk (play) affecting and thoughtful too." Lyn Gardner of "The Guardian", described "Kursk" as "a remarkable piece of theatre" and praised its "immersive" approach. In 2011 Jason Blake of "The Sydney Morning Herald" wrote that ""Kursk"'s blending of humour and sentiment, with Dan Jones's masterly sound design and convincing technical detail, makes for an enjoyable, rather than deeply involving, ride." Jon Bausor was nominated for an "Evening Standard" Theatre Award for Best Design in November 2009 for his work on "Kursk". The production was nominated for "Best Touring Production" at the 2010 TMA Awards. Kursk (play) Kursk is a play by the