Activities Incompatible

Set during the height of the Cold War, this memoir details the author's experiences as a Soviet political analyst and interpreter in London and Moscow from 1963 to 1971. As tensions escalated between the UK and the Soviet Union, he navigated a turbulent environment marked by espionage and diplomatic expulsions. The narrative offers an insider's perspective on the political climate and personal challenges faced during his tenure, including the complexities of relocating his family to Moscow while managing his pivotal role in the Foreign Office.