: A group of British intelligence officers who cultivated Gordievsky and ultimately orchestrated his extraction from the USSR. Themes and Impact The Tale of 'The Spy and the Traitor' - The Moscow Times

The story tracks Gordievsky’s growing disillusionment with the Soviet system, leading him to provide the West with critical secrets for over a decade. It details the intricate "long-game" of spycraft, including his rise within the KGB to the position of London bureau chief. The tension peaks in 1985 when Gordievsky is recalled to Moscow under suspicion of treason, leading to a daring and famous escape plan involving a Safeway shopping bag and being smuggled across the Finnish border. Key Figures

: A CIA officer who served as a foil to Gordievsky. Ames was a mole for the Soviets and eventually betrayed Gordievsky's identity to the KGB.

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    : A group of British intelligence officers who cultivated Gordievsky and ultimately orchestrated his extraction from the USSR. Themes and Impact The Tale of 'The Spy and the Traitor' - The Moscow Times

    The story tracks Gordievsky’s growing disillusionment with the Soviet system, leading him to provide the West with critical secrets for over a decade. It details the intricate "long-game" of spycraft, including his rise within the KGB to the position of London bureau chief. The tension peaks in 1985 when Gordievsky is recalled to Moscow under suspicion of treason, leading to a daring and famous escape plan involving a Safeway shopping bag and being smuggled across the Finnish border. Key Figures The Spy and the Traitor

    : A CIA officer who served as a foil to Gordievsky. Ames was a mole for the Soviets and eventually betrayed Gordievsky's identity to the KGB. : A group of British intelligence officers who