The Spy Who Loved Me? Oleg Gordievsky
Episode notes
What drives a loyal Soviet insider to risk everything and betray the state? AJ and Kyle trace Oleg Gordievsky’s transformation from a second-generation KGB officer into MI6’s most valued secret asset. From the hidden mechanics of Soviet spy craft to the psychological strain of living a double life, we break down how one man altered the course of Cold War history from within the shadows.
Life Inside the KGB: Raised in a loyal Soviet household, Oleg worked his way into the intelligence elite. We learn why the agency required married men for overseas assignments.
The Seeds of Disillusionment: Witnessing the construction of the Berlin Wall and the 1968 Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia shattered Oleg's faith in the regime.
Badminton & Covert Operations: The tense, early connections in Copenhagen, where MI6 officer, Richard Bromhead, carefully tested and courted Gordievsky to see if he would be team GB.
The Spy's Rules: Oleg refused payment from MI6 and established strict boundaries to protect innocent colleagues.
Secrets in the Dark: The brush contacts, cryptography, and dead drops that kept Oleg operating undetected under the KGB’s nose.
The Escape Plan: The lengths taken to get Oleg to Great Britain, risking his life if he was caught.
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