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Oleg Gordievsky

Former KGB colonel who became a critical secret asset for British intelligence.

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Occupation

Defector

Born in

Moscow

Born

October 10, 1938

Zodiac

Libra

31,558

days lived

86

age at death

Born
October 10, 1938 in 🇷🇺Moscow
Died
March 4, 2025 in Godalming (aged 86)
Zodiac
♎︎Libra·tiger 🐅
Updated Aug 2026

About

Oleg Antonovich Gordievsky was a colonel of the KGB who became KGB resident-designate (rezident) and bureau chief in London and a British spy.

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Sun Sign

Libra♎︎

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Moon Sign

Taurus♉︎

Dominant Element

Air

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Planetary positions calculated for October 10, 1938

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2023
Day 31,088
Age 85

Death

Confidence
96%
Nov 21, 2023

Oleg Gordievsky died in England.

2000
Day 22,363
Age 61

Continued life in England

Confidence
92%
Jan 1, 2000
1995
Day 20,537
Age 56

Published 'Next Stop Execution'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1995

Published his book 'Next Stop Execution', detailing his defection.

1991
Day 19,076
Age 52

Published 'Instructions from the Centre'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1991

Published 'Instructions from the Centre: Top Secret Files on KGB Foreign Operations'.

1990
Day 18,711
Age 51

Published 'KGB: The Inside Story'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1990

Co-authored 'KGB: The Inside Story' with Christopher Andrew.

1985
Day 17,084
Age 46

Defection to the UK

Confidence
96%
Jul 19, 1985

Successfully defected to the United Kingdom with MI6 assistance.

Day 17,005
Age 46

Recalled to Moscow

Confidence
89%
May 1, 1985
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Verified Route
Day 16,885
Age 46

Sentenced to death in absentia

Confidence
98%
Jan 1, 1985
1974
Day 12,867
Age 35

Double agent for MI6

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1974

Began working as a double agent for MI6 while stationed in Copenhagen.

1972
Day 12,136
Age 33

Stationed in Copenhagen

Confidence
92%
Jan 1, 1972
1968
Day 10,675
Age 29

First Marriage

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1968

Married his first wife.

Day 10,675
Age 29

Promoted to KGB First Chief Directorate

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1968

Promoted within the KGB to the First Chief Directorate.

1963
Day 8,849
Age 24

Joined KGB Foreign Intelligence

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1963

Joined the KGB's Foreign Intelligence division.

1962
Day 8,484
Age 23

Graduated from Diplomatic Academy

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1962

Graduated from the Diplomatic Academy.

1961
Day 8,119
Age 22

Joined the KGB

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1961

Joined the KGB after initial training.

1950
Day 4,101
Age 11

Studied at Moscow State Institute of International Relations

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1950

Studied at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations.

1938
Day 0
Age 0

Birth of Oleg Gordievsky

Confidence
96%
Oct 10, 1938

Born in Moscow, Soviet Union.