This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Russian and Soviet Intelligence is the only volume that lays out how Russian and Soviet intelligence works and how its operations have impacted Russian history. It covers Russian intelligence from the imperial period to the present focusing in greatest detail on Cold War espionage cases and the Putin-era intelligence community. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 600 cross-referenced entries on espionage techniques, categories of agents, crucial operations spies, defectors, moles, and double and triple agents. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the Russian Intelligence.

About the Author
Robert W. Pringle is an Army veteran of Vietnam, who served in the Foreign Service and as a CIA intelligence officer. He has taught at several universities, and is the author of two books and several articles.


Book Information
ISBN 9781442253179
Author Robert W. Pringle
Format Hardback
Page Count 448
Imprint Rowman & Littlefield
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Weight(grams) 762g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 162mm * 33mm