MSW ACTIVITIES AROUND THE OLYMPIC GAMES MOSCOW '80 - ARTUR CEGIEŁKA

Immerse yourself in the fascinating story behind the scenes of the security apparatus of the Polish People's Republic during the Olympic Games in Moscow in 1980. Artur Cegiełka's book "MSW activities around the Olympic Games Moscow '80" is an insightful study of the mechanisms of control and surveillance that took place behind the Iron Curtain. Learn about the covert operations of the secret services that carried out tasks commissioned by the Soviet state, the host of these prestigious competitions. Discover how the SB, with the help of its informants located in the teams of athletes, officials and journalists, tried to control the course of events and neutralize potential ideological threats.

• In-depth analysis of the activities of the security apparatus of the Polish People's Republic.
• Behind the scenes of the operations of the secret services during the Olympic Games in Moscow.
• The role of SB informants in the teams of athletes, officials and journalists.
• The answer to the question of why the services could not protect themselves from Kozakiewicz's gesture.
• Revealing life confession of one of the most outstanding sports journalists of recent decades.

The author, Artur Cegiełka, with extraordinary precision and attention to detail, analyzes documents and witness accounts to present a comprehensive picture of the political and social situation at the time. This book is not only a record of historical events, but also an attempt to understand the mechanisms of power and control that were characteristic of the communist era. Readers will learn about the working methods of the SB, their tactics and strategies, as well as the motivations of people who decided to cooperate with the security apparatus. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of Poland and the USSR, as well as for those who want to understand how the secret services operated during the Cold War.

The appendix to the book contains the revealing confession of one of the most outstanding sports journalists of recent decades. This is a unique testimony of a man who closely observed sports and political events, and also experienced firsthand the pressure and manipulation of the authorities. His account is a valuable contribution to understanding the history of sports and the media in the Polish People's Republic. The book "MSW activities around the Olympic Games Moscow '80" is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the mechanisms of power and control in times of communism, as well as for those who are interested in the history of sports and the media in Poland.

The LTW publishing house has taken care of the high editorial quality of the book, which has been published in a hardcover binding, which guarantees its durability and aesthetic appearance. The 205x145 mm format makes the book comfortable to read and easy to carry. This publication will certainly satisfy even the most demanding readers who appreciate reliability, insight and an interesting look at history.