KGB (Committee for State Security)

The KGB, or Committee for State Security, was the main security and intelligence agency in the Soviet Union from its formation in 1954 until the country dissolved in 1991. It handled intelligence gathering, internal security, and counterintelligence, while also suppressing dissent against the Soviet government. The KGB was known for its extensive surveillance, espionage operations abroad, and involvement in political repression. It played a crucial role in maintaining the Communist Party's control over the Soviet Union, impacting both domestic and international affairs during the Cold War era.