Lev Zadov
Intelligence agent in Ukraine
Born
1893
132 years ago
Died
September 25th, 1938
86 years ago — 45 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Ukraine
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Served as an intelligence agent in Ukraine, primarily during the interwar period. Engaged in intelligence operations that were integral to the Soviet security apparatus. Played a significant role in various operations that involved espionage and the collection of critical information for the state. Contributed to the establishment and strengthening of the intelligence community in the region before the onset of World War II. His activities ended with his death in 1938.
Worked in Soviet intelligence operations
Contributed to the security apparatus in Ukraine
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