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KGB Defector Yuri Bezmenov 1985 Interview. Explains KGB Manipulation of US Public Opinion

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What it is

A 1985 interview by G. Edward Griffin with former KGB operative Yuri Bezmenov. He describes long-running Soviet efforts at ideological subversion and manipulation of US public opinion.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN commenters bring it up in threads on propaganda, influence operations and platforms like TikTok, saying it feels more relevant than ever.

  • 4 people recommended it
  • 4 different months
  • 3 strong recommendations
  • first 2021, last 2025

What HN commenters said

  1. “Watch this interview with Yuri Bezmenov”

    Ex-KGB defector's 1985 interview on subversion of public opinion

    post_from_work, 2021-12 · Strong recommendation · in “Buying Influence: How China manipulates Facebook and Twitter”

  2. “It's impossible to watch this interview and not tick the boxes.”

    Soviet defector detailing infiltration of academia

    tenpies, 2023-04 · Strong recommendation · in “Hackers claim vast access to Western Digital systems”

  3. “I feel like everyone should watch this 1985 interview of an ex-KGB agent[1]. It's more relevant today than ever before”

    1985 ex-KGB interview explaining sociopolitical state of the West

    imiric, 2025-01 · Strong recommendation · in “TikTok goes dark in the US”

  4. “Here is a Russian agent explaining how it works”

    Russian agent explaining how ideological warfare works

    bmitc, 2023-12 · Recommendation · in “Federal judge blocks Montana's TikTok ban before it takes effect”

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Topics: yuri bezmenov, kgb, propaganda, psychological operations, cold war

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