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Tower of Secrets
Book • 2012
Victor Sheymov's memoir, 'Tower of Secrets', recounts his life as a top KGB officer and his eventual defection to the United States.
The book details his disillusionment with the Soviet system and the intricate process of his escape, which was facilitated by the CIA. Sheymov's unique position within the KGB provided him with extensive knowledge of Soviet intelligence operations, making his defection a significant intelligence coup for the West.
The book details his disillusionment with the Soviet system and the intricate process of his escape, which was facilitated by the CIA. Sheymov's unique position within the KGB provided him with extensive knowledge of Soviet intelligence operations, making his defection a significant intelligence coup for the West.
