NKVD

The NKVD, or People's Commissariat for Internal Affairs, was a key government body in the Soviet Union from the 1930s to the early 1950s. It was responsible for state security, policing, and managing the Gulag labor camps. The NKVD played a crucial role in enforcing Stalin's policies, including political repression, mass arrests, and purges during the Great Terror. It was known for its brutal tactics and significant influence over Soviet society and politics. The organization was dissolved after Stalin's death, with its functions eventually split among various agencies, including the KGB.