Interview: Vasily Kozlov

January 23, 1992

“I would like to assure you comrade Kozlov, this is standard procedure for the change of government. We are not here to judge you, we just need to understand who you are and what you do for the country. Are we clear on this?”

“Whatever you say, commissary. I get it, the new guards come in, and they want to know all of the old regime’s dirty secrets. Don’t matter to me one way or the other, so I’ll provide you with anything you want.”

“Excellent. I’m glad we understand one another. Now, could you for the record state your full name and date of birth?”

“Vasily Dimitrievich Kozlov. November 22, 1890.”

“Comrade Kozlov, we asked for your cooperation, and h...

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