Dа ятамработал Записки офицера КГБ (I Worked There: Notes of a KGB Officer) by Viktor Ivanovich Beliaev is a memoir that provides a unique perspective on the inner workings of the Soviet Union's security agency during the Cold War era. The book offers a firsthand account of the author's experience as an officer in the KGB, providing insight into the organization's structure, operations, and mindset. The plot revolves around the author's career in the KGB, from his recruitment and training to his various assignments in different parts of the Soviet Union. The book provides a detailed look at the day-to-day activities of a KGB officer, including surveillance, interrogations, and counterintelligence operations. It also delves into the political and social climate of the time, highlighting the tensions between the Soviet Union and the West, particularly during the Cuban Missile Crisis. One of the central themes of the book is the evolution of technology and its impact on the KGB's operations.

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