Oleg Penkovsky
Russian military officer and spy
Born
April 23rd, 1919
106 years ago
Died
1963
62 years ago — 44 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Russia
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A Soviet military officer worked as a double agent for the United States and United Kingdom during the Cold War. Provided crucial intelligence on Soviet missiles and military capabilities. Information contributed to the resolution of the Cuban Missile Crisis and improved Western understanding of Soviet intentions. Captured by Soviet authorities in 1962 and subsequently executed for espionage.
Provided critical intelligence during the Cold War
Assisted in averting nuclear confrontation in 1962
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