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KGB defector Yuri Bezmenov's warning to America (1984)

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What it is

A short clip of former KGB defector Yuri Bezmenov in 1984 describing Soviet ideological subversion of Western societies. It is a political commentary excerpt from his longer lecture.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN commenters cite it in political and disinformation threads as a source on Soviet psychological operations, a contested claim.

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What HN commenters said

  1. “Here's a one hour lecture from a KGB defector who's explains what's going on”

    KGB defector lecture explaining ideological subversion of society

    zackees, 2022-04 · Strong recommendation · in ““Decolonising Math”: Durham U Asks Professors to Consider Race of Mathematicians”

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Topics: yuri bezmenov, kgb, propaganda, cold war, psy-ops

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