[2] Kozlov's father was a World War II veteran, who fought in the Battle of Kursk as a tank battalion officer.

[1][2] Kozlov researched and prepared at least one report on how Soviet funds were being spent by the African National Congress (ANC).

Botha also claimed that he was involved in gauging popular support for the South-West African People's Organization (SWAPO).

[2] The KGB negotiated directly with Niel Barnard, South Africa's intelligence chief, for Kozlov's safe return; he was later swapped for eight unidentified Western nationals as part of a prisoner exchange in Europe.

[2] In 2000, he was declared a Hero of the Russian Federation, for his "courage and heroism displayed during the performance of special operations".