Anastas McCoyen
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Anastas McCoyen has been mentioned in one podcast episode on American History Tellers (Feb 2026). Depicted as the high-level Soviet official reached via the ‘red phone’ who authorized use of the Sabin vaccine over bureaucratic resistance; likely Anastas Mikoyan.
Soviet statesman (senior government official) at Soviet Union (Council of Ministers / Politburo leadership; exact portfolio varies by year) specializing in Government administration, Public policy (as portrayed in episode), Crisis decision-making.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Feb 2026 on American History Tellers |
Who talks about Anastas McCoyen on podcasts?
Anastas McCoyen came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on American History Tellers.
What is Anastas McCoyen mentioned alongside?
Worked with: Mikuel Chumikov