Who is Volodya Peshkov?

Volodya Peshkov is the son of Lev Peshkov, stepson of Grigori Peshkov, and son of Katerina Peshkov. Volodya is fierce, a devout Communist, and a dutiful servant of Stalin, though he questions Stalin's efficacy as leader when World War II breaks out. Volodya has served in Germany, attached to his father's diplomatic posting, and sets up a spy network which he maintains throughout the war, served by his old German friend, Werner. Volodya works in intelligence for the duration of the war, and marries a beautiful female physicist named Zoya. Following the war, Volodya sees the brutal repression orchestrated by the Communists, and grows disheartened with the system. Nevertheless, he undertakes a mission to America to steal nuclear secrets, and is responsible for the Soviets successfully testing their own atomic bomb.