Dignity and Honor

Dignity and Honor is an veterans organization for former members of Russian intelligence services.[1] It was founded in 2003.[2][3][4] It has over 3000 members.[5] In 2006, it was run by Colonel Velentin Velichko.[6] Members of the organisation have been alleged to have assassinated several high-profile spies.[7][8][9] The organisation refutes all claims it has a 'hit list' and that it was involved in the assassination of Yuri Shchekochikhin.[10][11]

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  6. Gardham, Duncan (2006-12-02). "Man who leads group accused of killing ex-spy". The Daily Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2017-10-14.
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