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Russia Has Jailed Leading Researcher and Rocket Scientist for Treason

Victor Kudryavtsev has worked for the Russian space industry for the past 48 years. He was the leading scientist at the Central Research Institute of Machine Building, known as TsNIIMash - Russia’s main rocket development center, near Moscow. On July 20, 2018 the Russian Federal Security Services (“FSB,” - formerly the KGB) raided his apartment seeking evidence of spy activities or valuables ... Continue Reading>>