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The First Directorate: My 32 Years in Intelligence and Espionage Against the West Hardcover – January 1, 1994

by Oleg Kalugin (Author), Fen Montaigne (Author)
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An experienced KGB agent who broke with the Communist Party to advocate democratic reform, chronicles his career in espionage, offering a candid look into the inner workings of the Soviet spy machine
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  1. Print length
    374 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    St Martins Pr
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    January 1, 1994
  5. Dimensions
    6.5 x 1.25 x 9.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0312114265
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0312114268
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  • Wachkatze
    5.0 out of 5 stars THE KGB (KALUGIN'S GREAT BOOK)
    Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 1999
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    As an amateur Cold War historian, (I have to use the word amateur as I possess no initials behind my name, at least not in the field of history), I highly recommend this fascinating book to anyone seeking an experience far beyond that of other books on this subject. Although retired KGB General Oleg Kalugin reveals nothing new about the Cold War itself, he offers the reader something much more significant and unique. Through the frank, non-apologetic words of this extremely intelligent man, a man groomed for a top slot in the corporation by KGB chairman Andropov, we journey not only through KGB counterintelligence operations of the Cold War but through the stark realities of the internal workings of the KGB itself, as well as those of Soviet life. General Kalugin actually gives us a book within a book, as he takes us inside himself to reveal his thoughts, feelings, motives and perceptions. Those who wish to learn about the complete man will find this aspect priceless, as he was no ordinary KGB operative. Here is a man who spent 32 years in the Soviet KGB, reaching the powerful rank of major general and chief of foreign counterintelligence. Here, also, is a serving KGB general who, while physically in Russia, publicly spoke out in favor of social reforms, in addition to reforms within the KGB itself, and lived to tell about it. General Kalugin's book is not for everyone. If you are looking for a politically-correct and superficial account of the Cold War, which would be right at home at any modern public school, this book is not for you. If, on the other hand, you desire an in-depth and deeply personal tour of the Soviet KGB conducted by one who lived it for 32 years, then this book is an absolute "must."
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  • J
    5.0 out of 5 stars five stars for exposing the absence of conscience
    Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2021
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    The book offers a good insight into the mind of the author, who does not seem to have ever been able to understand the fundamental problems of his country. He does not seem to be bothered in the least that someone like him was part of a vastly repressive apparatus that condemned Russia to decades of utter misery, moral and material. As one of the many examples, you will find passages in the book describing how he had access to funds which he used to sweeten the sorrows of the likes of Philby, the British spy who ended up his life in Moscow. Is one supposed to feel upset that Philby was casted aside by the KGB after he provided all the information he could? Did he deserve to have access to a comfortable life while millions of Soviet citizens were starving and living in utter poverty? Kalugin seems to be proud of having spent quite a bit of money on putting up this old spy in luxury - wonder if he'd have felt the same had he had to make these provisions from his own income which he would have earned the way regular Soviet citizens did.

    Reading this book, it becomes clear how Arendt was so right - evil can be so very banal.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars If you like The Americans (FX), you'll love this book
    Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2017
    The author's time pretending to be a journalist appears to have been time well spent, as this may be one of the better written personal histories I have read in many years. Ignoring the politics, this is incredibly well-written and very interesting. Also, no matter what his views on a person, the author treats his subjects with dignity and tries to present their point of view, which is difficult to do in a book of this type. Highly recommended for those who enjoy good prose and interesting stories. P.S. If you like The Americans, you'll love this book.
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  • jmassarini
    4.0 out of 5 stars Well written. Interesting story.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2017
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    Well written. Interesting story.
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  • Peter T. Wolf
    5.0 out of 5 stars The most eye-opening of all ex-Soviet memoirs
    Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2010
    If you read only one book by an ex-Soviet intelligence official, then this is it. You will be shocked at the extent of Soviet infiltration in this country. So extensive was it, that various branches of the Soviet intelligence aparatus acutally fought each other over who would have control over this or that aspect of espionage. One incredible passage describes the deliberate Soviet attempts to stir-up race antagonism in the U.S. They did this by burning crosses on the lawns of Black homes,vandalizing Jewish cemetaries, etc, etc. Now, in a county as fixated on race sensitivity as we are, you can imagine the outsized effect these acts had on our national psyche. Minorities in this country are on constant, 24 hour alert for any hint of racial discrimination. The Soviets knew that. So they exploited that beautifully by perpetrating these acts. Anyone think that is still not happening here today? Anyone so naive to believe that other foreign intelligence organizations ( including existing Russian ones) have not learned from these Soviet practices?
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