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Ruth Rivkin

1912 – 1989

American reflief worker

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About Ruth Rivkin

Lived 1912 – 1989 (aged 76–77).

Ruth Rifkin (February 1, 1912 – July 24, 1989 ) was an American who worked for the predecessor agency which later became the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (UNRRA) during World War II. Rifkin also was a source for Golos-Bentley network of spies that worked for Soviet intelligence and was engaged in espionage on behalf of the Soviet Union.

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Born
1912
Birth century
Also known as
Ruth Rifkin

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ruth Rivkin?

American reflief worker (1912–1989)

When was Ruth Rivkin born?

Ruth Rivkin was born in 1912.

When did Ruth Rivkin die?

Ruth Rivkin died on 24 July 1989.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ruth Rivkin

· Wikidata: Q7383183

· DBpedia: Ruth Rifkin

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