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This book reveals the secrets of the most secretive intelligence agency in the world - the Main Intelligence Directorate, known as the GRU. Viktor Suvorov recounts his experiences in the ruthless, paranoid world of Soviet intelligence services. As a distinguished tank company commander, he was recruited into military intelligence by Lieutenant Colonel Krawcov, who was connected to an influential pressure group in the USSR. After making a brilliant career in the Spetsnaz, he joined the elite GRU. He underwent grueling spy training and became an operational agent in Western Europe. The narrative provides a gripping insight into the inner workings of Soviet espionage, highlighting the complexities and dangers faced by those involved in the intelligence community.
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Aquarium, Wiktor Suworow
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- Released
- 1987
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- Title
- Aquarium
- Subtitle
- The Career and Defection of a Soviet Military Spy
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Wiktor Suworow
- Publisher
- Grafton
- Released
- 1987
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 416
- ISBN10
- 0586068791
- ISBN13
- 9780586068793
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Historical Themes, History, True Stories, Biographies, Political Science & Politics, Politics, Military Fiction, Russia, Espionage, Politicians' Biographies, Soviet Union, KGB, Intelligence Agencies, Soviet Army, Mystification
- First published
- 1985
- Original title
- Akvarium
- Rating
- 4.35 out of 5
- Description
- This book reveals the secrets of the most secretive intelligence agency in the world - the Main Intelligence Directorate, known as the GRU. Viktor Suvorov recounts his experiences in the ruthless, paranoid world of Soviet intelligence services. As a distinguished tank company commander, he was recruited into military intelligence by Lieutenant Colonel Krawcov, who was connected to an influential pressure group in the USSR. After making a brilliant career in the Spetsnaz, he joined the elite GRU. He underwent grueling spy training and became an operational agent in Western Europe. The narrative provides a gripping insight into the inner workings of Soviet espionage, highlighting the complexities and dangers faced by those involved in the intelligence community.