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Intrigue and Intelligence in the Russian Revolution
This chapter examines the historical influence of Russian intelligence agencies, tracing their impact from the Tsarist era through the revolutions of 1917. It highlights the manipulation of revolutionary movements by the state's secret police and discusses the critical political shifts that led to Lenin's rise. The narrative questions the loyalty of intelligence operatives and the degree of agency they had in shaping the tumultuous political landscape of the time.