I just picked this book up and it is probably something that would fascinate most on this site.
Oleg is a KGB General who sought Asylum when Putin took power in Russia. He handled the Walkers directly in the 80’s.
He worked extensively in the US during his KGB career and recounts the Soviet view of many of the worlds major events during that time.
He talks extensively about liberals who were all too willing to help the KGB in various ways and recounts the various disinformation campaigns used by the KGB to discredit the US and enhance Soviet pride.
His unique perspective and experience make for an eye opening, interesting read.
Appreciate the heads up, sounds right up my alley.
I enjoy reading articles/books from former KGB officers and there are even some former Spetnaz guys writing now who live in the US. Always good to see things from other perspectives.
I’ll read it as soon as I’m done with this one - The Ingenious Mr. Pyke: Inventor, Fugitive, Spy by Henry Hemming.
Just happened across it while browsing the new arrival shelf at the library - so far it is interesting, haven’t quite made my mind up yet as to whether he was working for the other side, but only a third of the way through.
If you had a real, live, Soviet spy insider with that level of information, would you let the Soviets know anything about what you knew? Remember, this is back before the 24-hour new cycle when adults ran our National Defense…
I have no dog in this fight. I have no way of knowing whether what the book says is true or not. But, as a general rule, do you make a habit of believing the opposite of what you are told as being true?