From April 1943, Kurasov became Chief of Staff of Kalinin Front (on October 12, 1943, renamed as the 1st Baltic Front). He played a prominent role in the development and implementation of Smolensk, Nevel, Gorodok operations in 1943. In the course of the Belarusian strategic operation in 1944 troops of 1st Baltic Front brilliantly conducted the Vitebsk-Orsha and Polotsk frontline operations. He was promoted to Colonel General on June 28, 1944. During the fall of 1944 again he again reportedly demonstrated excellent leadership in the Baltic Offensive in the direction of Riga and Memel.