Oleg Gordievsky
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Summary
Oleg Gordievsky was born on October 10, 1938[1], in Moscow[2]. He died on March 4, 2025[3], in Godalming[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5], journalist[6], intelligence officer[7], spy[8], and double agent[9]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,190 views/month, #6,541 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[11]
- Occupation: writer[12]
- Field of work: intelligence agency[13], espionage[14], non-fiction literature[15], memoir literature[16]
- Educated at: Moscow State Institute of International Relations[17]
- Award received: Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[18], Order of Saint Michael and Saint George[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Commons category: Oleg Gordievsky[21]
- Military, police or special rank: colonel[22]
- Family name: Gordievsky[23]
- Given name: Oleg[24]
- Significant event: nevozvrashchentsy[25]
- Allegiance: Soviet Union[26], United Kingdom[27]
- Described by source: Lentapedia (full versions)[28], Lentapedia[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30], Russian[31]
Why It Matters
Oleg Gordievsky has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Oleg Gordievsky born?
Oleg Gordievsky's place of birth was Moscow[2].
Where did Oleg Gordievsky die?
Oleg Gordievsky died in Godalming[4].
What did Oleg Gordievsky do for work?
Oleg Gordievsky worked as a diplomat[5], journalist[6], intelligence officer[7], spy[8], and double agent[9].
Where did Oleg Gordievsky go to school?
Oleg Gordievsky was educated at Moscow State Institute of International Relations[17].
What awards did Oleg Gordievsky receive?
Honors received include Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[18] and Order of Saint Michael and Saint George[19].