In March 1938, Pavel Fitin, deputy editor-in-chief of the Selkhozgiz publishing house, was sent to study at special accelerated courses at the NKVD Special Purpose School in the Moscow region. After five months of training, he became an intern in the central apparatus of Soviet foreign intelligence. Since November 1938 - deputy head of this unit. And in May 1939, 31-year-old Pavel Fitin headed Soviet foreign intelligence. He worked in this post until June 1946. What role did the Urals play in the life of the legendary head of Soviet intelligence? What did Pavel Fitin write about in his memoirs? Why did Pavel Fitin find himself in oblivion after resigning for many decades? And who were the subordinates and agents of Soviet foreign intelligence who carried out his orders? The authors of the collection answer these and other questions.

In March 1938, Pavel Fitin, deputy editor-in-chief of the Selkhozgiz publishing house, was sent to study at special accelerated courses at the NKVD Special Purpose School in the Moscow region. After five months of training, he became an intern in the central apparatus of Soviet foreign intelligence. Since November 1938 - deputy head of this unit. And in May 1939, 31-year-old Pavel Fitin headed Soviet foreign intelligence. He worked in this post until June 1946. What role did the Urals play in the life of the legendary head of Soviet intelligence? What did Pavel Fitin write about in his memoirs? Why did Pavel Fitin find himself in oblivion after resigning for many decades? And who were the subordinates and agents of Soviet foreign intelligence who carried out his orders? The authors of the collection answer these and other questions.