Yuri Bezmenov
Yuri Bezmenov, born on December 11, 1939, and died on January 5, 1993, was a former KGB agent who defected to the West during the Cold War. He is best known for his insights into Soviet subversive tactics aimed at destabilizing Western societies. Bezmenov outlined a four-stage process of subversion—demoralization, destabilization, crisis, and normalization—highlighting how these techniques could erode the values and institutions of a target state. His analysis remains relevant in contemporary discussions about information warfare and propaganda.
Born on Nov 12, 1939 (85 years old)
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Yuri Bezmenov, a KGB expert in manipulation, is referenced for his insights on psychological warfare.
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Yuri Bezmenov was a former KGB agent who defected to the West and provided insights into Soviet subversion techniques.
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