Rusakov

I didn't want to call Rusakov; he'd think we weren't sure of him.

Quiller Meridian Hall, Adam 1993

Rusakov, one of the characters in the play, was known to be one of his favourite parts.

Virgin Soil 2003

I had to make contact with Rusakov before that happened.

Quiller Meridian Hall, Adam 1993

So very risky because I couldn't get an introduction to Rusakov now from his sister; I'd be talking to him cold, and when I told him what had happened he could duck out and run for cover in case she broke and talked and exposed him.

Quiller Meridian Hall, Adam 1993

'As soon as you've made contact with Rusakov, I'll get his sister out of Novosibirsk.'

Quiller Meridian Hall, Adam 1993

They began looking at one another, and then a sergeant brought his rifle up and Rusakov saw it and used a head shot, dropping him, watching for other movement as one of the tanks rolled its turret and swung the machine gun up a degree, firing a burst as a group of men brought their assault rifles into the aim at Rusakov.

Quiller Meridian Hall, Adam 1993

If Rusakov ran, I would lose the second key to Meridian.

Quiller Meridian Hall, Adam 1993

When he came out of the booth Rusakov stood in front of me with his feet together, advanced one pace, gave me a bear hug, retreated one pace and stood at ease.

Quiller Meridian Hall, Adam 1993

Rusakov took three steps forward, came to attention and saluted.

Quiller Meridian Hall, Adam 1993

'You are in,' Rusakov was saying, 'some kind of --' he spread his hand -- 'intelligence branch?

Quiller Meridian Hall, Adam 1993