Lysov V.A. Role of the NKVD - KGB bodies in fighting crimes against the state during the 2nd World War (example of the Krasnodar region).

Abstract: Based on the his analysis the author of this article comes to a conclusion that during the WW2 the NKVD - KGB bodies played a leading role in fighing crimes against state interests. They were provided with necessary power and almost solely performed necessary investigation. In order ot improve their activities, there were structural changes, including merger of two bodies and then their separation. Practice of the internal affairs state security bodies in Krasnodar region showed rather high efficiency, however, there were some violations of law in its practice.