Remembering Kevin, the KGB Officer Who Watched Us During a Secret Mission to the USSR

Remembering Kevin, the KGB Officer Who Watched Us During a Secret Mission to the USSR

After watching the new movie 'Mayday', Dr. Merryl Goldberg recalls her own complicated relationship with a KGB minder.

By Dr. Merryl Goldberg | October 2, 2026

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