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True Spies: Classic - The Illegal | KGB

True Spies: Espionage | Investigation | Crime | Murder | Detective | Politics

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The Rigorous Training of a Spy

This chapter explores the extensive training and critical skills needed for spies, particularly those in the KGB's 'illegals' program. It emphasizes the psychological challenges and adaptability required for undercover agents, focusing on language mastery and the creation of convincing backstories to maintain covert identities. The narrative highlights the intense preparation process and the dual lives spies must lead as they navigate complex missions in foreign territories.

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