Oleg Gordievsky
Oleg Gordievsky was a prominent KGB officer who defected to the West during the Cold War. Serving as the KGB's resident in the United Kingdom from the 1970s to the 1980s, he became a key informant for British intelligence (MI6), providing critical insights that influenced Western understanding of Soviet strategies. His collaboration lasted over a decade until he was recalled to Moscow in 1985 amid suspicions of his loyalty. In a daring operation, British intelligence successfully extracted him back to the UK, where he continued to assist Western agencies. Gordievsky was later sentenced to death in absentia by the Soviet Union and labeled a traitor in Russia. However, his contributions to the West are widely recognized, as he played a pivotal role in shaping the dynamics of the Cold War. He was awarded the Order of St. Michael and St. George in 2007 for his services to British national security.
Born on Oct 23, 1936 (88 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 2 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 8,826 | $190,000 | 161$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 4,046 | $530,000 | 212$ |
| Totals | 3 | 20,522,319 | 12,872 | $720,000 | 373$ |
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Sweden:
Oleg Gordievsky was a former MI6 agent who played a crucial role in intelligence during the Cold War.
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Greece:
Oleg Gordievsky was one of the great Soviet agents who worked for Western intelligence services.
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Greece:
Oleg Gordievsky was a Cold War spy who worked for both sides.
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Hungary:
Oleg Gordievsky was a significant spy during the Cold War whose work helped change the course of history and prevent a nuclear war.
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Netherlands:
Oleg Gordievsky, a double agent who defected from the former Russian intelligence service KGB to the British MI6, has passed away.
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Slovakia:
Oleg Gordievsky was a key Cold War spy who defected to the West and helped prevent dangerous escalation during the 1980s.
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Czech Republic:
Oleg Gordievsky was a significant British spy in the KGB.
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Russia:
Oleg Gordievsky, a former KGB colonel who worked for British intelligence, passed away at the age of 86.
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Finland:
Oleg Gordievsky, a notable Cold War defector, has passed away.
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United Kingdom:
Oleg Gordievsky was the UK’s most significant cold war double agent inside the KGB.
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