Oleg Gordievsky
Russian intelligence officer and author
Born
October 10th, 1938
87 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United Kingdom
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Served as a senior KGB officer before becoming a double agent for the British Secret Intelligence Service. His espionage activities provided critical information during the Cold War. Wrote several books detailing his experiences and insights into Soviet intelligence operations, including 'KGB: The Inside Story'. After his defection to the United Kingdom in 1985, lived in relative obscurity but remained an influential figure in discussions regarding intelligence and security.
Became a double agent for the UK
Published 'KGB: The Inside Story'
Provided vital intelligence to the West
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