Jack Barsky, born and raised in East Germany, was recruited by the KGB at the age of 21. He served as an undercover KGB agent in the United States for ten years, working undercover in New York, Washington D.C., and San Francisco. His cover was as a bike messenger, but he faced challenges when applying for a U.S. passport due to inconsistencies in his ID and educational background. After two years in the U.S., he returned to Moscow for debriefing and was given a new assignment. Despite the difficulties and challenges, Barsky considers his time as an undercover KGB agent a significant part of his life.
1. Jack Barsky was born and raised in East Germany.
2. He was recruited by the KGB.
3. Barsky was the only known ex-undercover KGB agent working in the United States.
4. He worked for the KGB for ten years.
5. Today, Barsky is a U.S. citizen.
6. He is ready to share his experiences and knowledge about the KGB.
7. He was a third-year student in East Germany studying chemistry.
8. He was an "A" student and hardworking.
9. A representative of the secret service approached him in his dorm room.
10. He was looking for him to work for the government.
11. He agreed to work for the government but not as a chemist.
12. He was rec