The Ambassador in the Soviet Union (Harriman) to President Roosevelt 80
Personal for the President. Stalin was in high mood yesterday. He paid Churchill an unusual and significant compliment by attending the Ballet and Red Army concert at the Opera House. I understand Stalin has not been seen at the Opera since the war.
Churchill and Stalin received a tremendous ovation from the audience. In the long entr’acte Stalin entertained at a very small supper for Churchill, Eden and Brooke including Kathleen81 and myself. He made good humored fun of all of us. Kathleen was the only woman in the official box and at the supper. Stalin is showing on every occasion his appreciation to Churchill for his visit.