For many years, secret information was stored in the archives of the two most powerful superpowers. Viktor Popenko is the first who was able to collect, summarize and systematize all the most interesting things from the history of two intelligence organizations, using only open published sources. Today you have a rare opportunity to learn the main historical details of the most complex operations of the CIA and the KGB. Instructions for the use of unique devices, weapons, microphoto equipment, hidden microphones and voice recorders used during surveillance and information gathering operations. Recruitment methods and luring away enemy agents. Coups d'etat and descriptions of real operations aimed at undermining the enemy's espionage activities. This book contains rare information on the training of CIA secret agents and reveals the features of espionage operations.