Oleg Gordievsky

Oleg Gordievsky was a courageous and principled leader who risked everything to undermine the Soviet regime from within, driven by his disillusionment with Communism and belief in Western values. His leadership within the KGB allowed him to covertly influence Soviet decision-making while secretly providing invaluable intelligence to MI6, shaping Cold War diplomacy in favor of the West. Unlike many spies motivated by personal gain, Gordievsky’s leadership was defined by ideological conviction, making his defection one of the most significant intelligence coups of the 20th century.