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Yes, Yuri Bezmenov (1939–1993) was a former KGB agent and Soviet journalist who defected to the West in 1970. After his defection, he became known for his lectures and interviews about Soviet subversion tactics and psychological warfare.

Bezmenov explained the KGB’s methods for ideological subversion, a long-term process aimed at destabilizing societies without the need for open conflict. He outlined four stages: 1. Demoralization: Undermining a country’s moral, cultural, and educational institutions over decades. 2. Destabilization: Targeting the economy, law enforcement, and social systems to create instability. 3. Crisis: Provoking major societal or governmental disruptions. 4. Normalization: Consolidating control under a new system or regime once the old order collapses.

His insights gained attention during the Cold War and have been revisited in modern times due to concerns about foreign influence in politics and media. He often warned the West about complacency and ideological manipulation.

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