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Alexander Orlov : the FBI's KGB general / Edward Gazur

This biography explores the life of Alexander Orlov, a high-ranking KGB officer who defected to the West. It details his career in Soviet intelligence, his escape from Stalin's purges, and the classified information he provided concerning Cold War operations.

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