Soviet Secret Police

The Soviet Secret Police, primarily the NKVD, was the government agency responsible for internal security, political repression, and maintaining Stalin’s rule. They conducted surveillance, espionage, and enforced loyalty through arrests, imprisonments, and executions of perceived enemies of the state. The organization operated in secrecy and used brutal tactics to suppress dissent and control the population. Over time, its functions expanded, and it evolved into other agencies like the KGB. The secret police played a central role in shaping Soviet society, often instilling fear through intimidation and covert operations.