🕵️ E 22 - Spy Games on the Steppe - Kazakh SSR and the CIA - Declassified Cold War Reports from the CIA

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Steppe by Steppe: Journey Through the Heart of Central Asia (Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Tajiki, Uzbek, Mongol)

John in Almaty

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2 weeks ago

"Steppe by Steppe," takes you on a journey through the landscapes, histories, and cultures of Central Asia. Hosted by an American expat living in Kazakhstan, this show offers a unique blend of insider knowledge and outsider perspective on this fascinating region. Each episode brings you authentic experiences and insights as your host navigates daily life in Kazakhstan while exploring the broader "Stans" – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Mongolia, Uzbekistan and all the neighbors.

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🕵️ E 22 - Spy Games on the Steppe - Kazakh SSR and the CIA - Declassified Cold War Reports from the CIA

Steppe by Steppe: Journey Through the Heart of Central Asia (Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Tajiki, Uzbek, Mongol)

20 minutes 10 seconds

7 months ago

🕵️ E 22 - Spy Games on the Steppe - Kazakh SSR and the CIA - Declassified Cold War Reports from the CIA

Delve deeper into the clandestine world of Cold War espionage! Steppe by Steppe unearths shocking declassified CIA documents exposing America's secret intelligence operations within the enigmatic Kazakh SSR.

Journey behind the Iron Curtain and into a land largely cutoff from the West. What secrets did the CIA seek in Almaty and across Kazakhstan at the height of the Cold War?

Discover the fascinating details revealed in these newly found archives – the threats perceived, the interests pursued, and the intricate spy games on the steppe. Understand what made this region so compelling to American intelligence during a pivotal era of global tension.

Uncover a hidden history of Kazakhstan and the CIA's Cold War activities!