As a native-born American and English speaker, Akhmerova was able to freely operate on behalf of Soviet intelligence. She was a full partner in her husband's [[espionage]] activity, and is referenced in several [[Venona project]] decryptions. | As a native-born American and English speaker, Akhmerova was able to freely operate on behalf of Soviet intelligence. She was a full partner in her husband's [[espionage]] activity, and is referenced in several [[Venona project]] decryptions. |