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Two women who spied for Russia tracked down and named by BBC

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Cvetelina Gencheva and Tsvetanka Doncheva were part of a Russian spy network run from the UK .

They took part in elaborate surveillance operations against people spied on by the cell.

Police described the network as a 'highly sophisticated' operation that threatened lives.

Six other Bulgarians are awaiting sentencing in London for their roles in spying.

Austrian journalist Anna Thalhammer says she was spied on by Anna Doncheva .

The two women worked alongside six Bulgarians who were convicted of conspiring to spy for Russia in the UK .

Austrian court documents reveal she is "strongly suspected of having committed the crime of secret intelligence to the detriment of Austria ".

Ms Gencheva changed her profile name on Facebook and LinkedIn after being contacted by the BBC .

She continues to list her proficiency with the Amadeus airline software.

She has remained free in Bulgaria , publicly presenting herself as an experienced airline and travel industry professional.

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75

Informative language

70

Neutral language

65

Article tone

semi-formal

Language

English

Language complexity

54

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not offensive

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short-lived

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