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Surveillance and Suspicion in the Soviet Union
This chapter examines the intense surveillance faced by foreigners, especially American embassy personnel, in Moscow during the Cold War. It discusses the strategies and 'Moscow rules' developed by intelligence officers to navigate their precarious environment amidst relentless KGB monitoring. The chapter also highlights the enduring impacts of Stalin's regime on Russian society and the challenges faced by artists and defectors under authoritarian rule.