"tass Upolnomochen Zayavit..." Seriya 7(1984) -

In this episode, the dual-layered plot—split between the fictional African capital of Lewisburg and the high-stakes surveillance in Moscow—converges on the psychological confrontation between KGB officer Vitaly Slavin and CIA operative John Glabb.

“One of the best political detective stories produced in the Soviet Union... despite the time set in it, soviet movie makers tried to depict Americans as very worthy enemies.” IMDb TASS upolnomochen zayavit... (TV Mini Series 1984) - IMDb "TASS upolnomochen zayavit..." Seriya 7(1984)

Slavin consciously "reveals his hand" to Glabb, demonstrating that he is fully aware of Glabb’s past and his actual role within the CIA. This shift from passive observation to active pressure is a hallmark of the series' intellectual approach to the genre. In this episode, the dual-layered plot—split between the

Audiences often reflect on the intelligence and "modern" feel of the dialogue for its time. (TV Mini Series 1984) - IMDb Slavin consciously