Episode #52 - Oleg Gordievsky - The High-Stakes Journey from Moscow to MI6

In this episode of The History in Motion Podcast, we uncover the remarkable story of Oleg Gordievsky, the KGB officer who became one of Britain’s most valuable Cold War spies. As a high-ranking member of Soviet intelligence, Gordievsky risked everything to secretly work for MI6, feeding vital information that shaped Western strategies and exposed Soviet operations. From navigating the dangers of double agency to orchestrating a daring defection, Gordievsky’s story is one of courage, deception, and an unwavering commitment to his ideals. His actions not only undermined Soviet power but also redefined the high-stakes world of Cold War espionage. Join us as we explore the extraordinary life of Oleg Gordievsky—his double life, his daring escape, and the profound legacy he left behind in the shadowy world of spies.

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The History In Motion Podcast was created to explore history through the eyes of decision making. Looking at decisions that were made at critical junctions of human history and the leaders who made them. Our approach is to make history more engaging by putting ourselves in the shoes of politicians, governments, military leaders - to understand who they were and the world they lived in and how it all came together in the decisions they made.