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Churchill made two trips to Moscow during World War Two. On his second trip, Stalin took him to the Bolshoi Theatre, where he was accorded a standing ovation. Clementine's warm letter refers to Stalin as "the old Bear", and sends love from "all three kittens", Winston and Clementine's three daughters - Sarah, Diana and Mary.

Clementine's letter to Winston commenting on his visit to the Moscow Opera, 15 October 1944.

Reference: Baroness Spencer-Churchill Papers, CSCT 1/28/10, 15 October 1944
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