OGPU

The OGPU was a Soviet government agency established in 1922 responsible for internal security, police functions, and political repression. It served as the secret police, overseeing border security, surveillance, and suppression of dissent. The OGPU played a key role in enforcing Stalin's policies, including purges and collectivization, often using intimidation and violence against perceived enemies. It operated under the Communist Party’s authority and eventually evolved into the more well-known KGB. Its actions significantly impacted Soviet society, fostering fear and control through monitoring and harsh repression of opposition.