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 (89 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Australia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.77% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 196,153 | $1,380,000 | 10,615$ |
| Totals | 1 | 25,499,884 | 196,153 | $1,380,000 | 10,615$ |
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