Olga Ivshina
BBC Russian contributor and reporter who helped unpack the history and motivations of Russia's network of deep-cover spies in the episode.
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Feb 13, 2026 • 26min
The spy who loved to dance
Olga Ivshina, BBC Russian reporter who unpacks Soviet-era spy networks. Leandro Prazeres, BBC News Brazil journalist who reported the Brazil angle and loves forró. They trace the story of a long-term undercover Russian intelligence officer in Brazil. They discuss deep-cover legends, cultural cover like partner dance, and international investigations.
