The Head of the Intelligence [1989]
In Research Room
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Original Title
Nachal'nik razvedki
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Language
Russian
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Published
Soviet Union : Rizhskaia Kinostudiia, 1989.
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Physical Description
VHS (90 min.)
Contributors
Pipars, Romualds, director
Contents Summary
Film about life and activities of the creator of the Soviet military intelligence service, Ian Karlovich Berzin (1889-1937). He became the head of the intelligence service in 1924. Soviet espionage networks in China, Germany, and within the Soviet Union are presented, along with Stalin's struggle for power within the Communist Party. The film explores the role of the Soviet intelligence services in gathering information about the military activities of Germany prior to the Second World War. In 1935 Berzin was removed from his position and sent to Khabarovsk; he later participated in the Spanish Civil War under the pseudo-name of General Grishin. Later Berzin was interrogated by the new head of NKVD Nikolai Ezhov, and sentenced to death. After the arrest of Berzin, the Soviet intelligence service was severely purged.
Holdings
| Item Type | Current Location | Collection | Call Number | Volume Info | Shelving Location | Public Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VHS | OSA Film Library | OSA Film Library | - | - | - | - |
The Head of the Intelligence [1989]
In Research Room
Moving ImageGeneral Information
Director/Creator
General Information
Original Title
Nachal'nik razvedki
General Information
Language
Russian
General Information
Published
Soviet Union : Rizhskaia Kinostudiia, 1989.
General Information
Physical Description
VHS (90 min.)
Contributors
Pipars, Romualds, director
Contents Summary
Film about life and activities of the creator of the Soviet military intelligence service, Ian Karlovich Berzin (1889-1937). He became the head of the intelligence service in 1924. Soviet espionage networks in China, Germany, and within the Soviet Union are presented, along with Stalin's struggle for power within the Communist Party. The film explores the role of the Soviet intelligence services in gathering information about the military activities of Germany prior to the Second World War. In 1935 Berzin was removed from his position and sent to Khabarovsk; he later participated in the Spanish Civil War under the pseudo-name of General Grishin. Later Berzin was interrogated by the new head of NKVD Nikolai Ezhov, and sentenced to death. After the arrest of Berzin, the Soviet intelligence service was severely purged.
Holdings
VHS
Item Type
VHS
Current Location
OSA Film Library
Current Location
OSA Film Library
Call Number
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Volume Info
-
Shelving Location
-
Public Note
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