Walter Krivitsky
Soviet spy (1899-1941) · Died at 41
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Something wrong?Walter Germanovich Krivitsky was a Soviet military intelligence spymaster who defected to the West and revealed plans for the signing of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact.
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Magda Lupescu (here, with King Carol II of Romania) was one of Krivitsky's recruits
The assassination of childhood friend and comrade, Ignace Reiss, in September 1937 provoked Krivitsky's immediate defection
Krivitsky (left) testifies before the Dies Committee, October 11, 1939. At right is Boris Shub, interpreter.
Leon Trotsky, here with Americans including Harry DeBoer (left) in Mexico in 1940, shortly before his assassination and only months before Krivitsky's death
Krivitsky was found dead in the Kimpton George Hotel, just a few blocks from the U.S. Capitol, hours before he was to appear before another Congressional committee.
French edition of In Stalin's secret service, éd. Champ libreAwards
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deceased
Dates
Lived 1899 to 1941 · aged 41
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