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

Audiences often reflect on the intelligence and "modern" feel of the dialogue for its time.

The interaction between Yuri Solomin (Slavin) and Vakhtang Kikabidze (Glabb) is praised for its nuance. Unlike many Western depictions of the time, the series presents American agents as "worthy enemies," which some viewers interpret as a sign of the production's self-respect. "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. Audiences often reflect on the intelligence and "modern"

Viewers and critics generally regard this segment as a masterclass in building suspense through dialogue rather than physical action. In this episode, the dual-layered plot—split between the

Directed by Vladimir Fokin, the episode utilizes a gritty, almost documentary-style realism. The inclusion of Eduard Artemyev's electronic score is frequently cited as a key element that enhances the "urban anxiety" of the Moscow surveillance scenes.

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.