Robert A.D. Ford (1915-1998) was a diplomat and poet. Ford joined the Department of External Affairs in 1940 and in 1946 was second secretary in the Canadian embassy in Moscow, where he spent much of his career in various positions, including ambassador (1964-80). Other postings included Yugoslavia and the United Arab Republic.

"A contribution to Kremlinology of very great value and importance." - H.S. Ferns (British Journal of Canadian Studies) "Immensely important ... A book to read, reflect on and treasure." - Arnold Edinborough (Financial Post) "A first-class account written in straightforward and readily comprehensible prose. The Russia it describes has not yet disappeared and will not for another generation at least."- J.L. Granatstein (Canadian Book Review Annual)

Robert A.D. Ford (1915-1998) was a diplomat and poet. Ford joined the Department of External Affairs in 1940 and in 1946 was second secretary in the Canadian embassy in Moscow, where he spent much of his career in various positions, including ambassador (1964-80). Other postings included Yugoslavia and the United Arab Republic.

"A contribution to Kremlinology of very great value and importance." - H.S. Ferns (British Journal of Canadian Studies) "Immensely important ... A book to read, reflect on and treasure." - Arnold Edinborough (Financial Post) "A first-class account written in straightforward and readily comprehensible prose. The Russia it describes has not yet disappeared and will not for another generation at least."- J.L. Granatstein (Canadian Book Review Annual)

Robert A.D. Ford (1915-1998) was a diplomat and poet. Ford joined the Department of External Affairs in 1940 and in 1946 was second secretary in the Canadian embassy in Moscow, where he spent much of his career in various positions, including ambassador (1964-80). Other postings included Yugoslavia and the United Arab Republic.

"A contribution to Kremlinology of very great value and importance." - H.S. Ferns (British Journal of Canadian Studies) "Immensely important ... A book to read, reflect on and treasure." - Arnold Edinborough (Financial Post) "A first-class account written in straightforward and readily comprehensible prose. The Russia it describes has not yet disappeared and will not for another generation at least."- J.L. Granatstein (Canadian Book Review Annual)