"We have a very simple rule. It's a rouble to get in, but two to get out." Thus begins the extraordinary chronicle of Viktor Suvorov's early preferment within the Soviet Army which brought him to Vienna as a spy in military intelligence and ended in his defection to the West. Suvorov's path into espionage was a long one, and not one he chose for himself. Throughout this astonishing record of life on the General Staff of the Soviet Army, to which Suvorov was promoted after ordering his tank company to break out of the tank park by demolishing a wall, and within the elite units of sabotage troops which were his training ground before posting to the undercover residency abroad, it is clear that Suvorov had grave doubts about his entanglement with Soviet military intelligence - the GRU.
Adaptations (1)
Aquarium was adapted into a 1996 film.
Akwarium1996 · film · 145 min · dir. Antoni Krauze · IMDb ↗IMDb6.6Film based on the book of Viktor Suvorov, a former Soviet military intelligence officer. The story of the strange friendship between the two GRU officers. That relationship began in the Soviet military range where daring young officer Witek action drew the attention of Colonel Kravcov. With the protection of Colonel Witek gets to the interview. Price to be paid for this "favor" is the total loyalty to his patron.
