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The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's First Man in Moscow

In 1963, Erik de Mauny became the first Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ correspondent based in the Soviet Union.

The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ had tried to open a bureau there during WWII, but only succeeded 20 years later.

In 1963, Erik de Mauny became the first Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ correspondent based in the Soviet Union.

The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ had tried to open a bureau there during World War II, but only succeeded 20 years later.

De Mauny's son, Marc, talks about the hurdles his father had to overcome while reporting from behind the Iron Curtain.

Photo: Erik de Mauny (Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ)

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