Kgb - The Early Years

Synopsis

The KGB had its beginning at the start of the Bolshevik movement. This video explores the formation of the Cheka - the All Russia Extraordinary Commission for Fighting Counter-Revolution and Sabotage - by Felix Dherzhinsky and the wave of Red Terror that followed. Political assassinations, secret disappearances and rigged trials are perfected as the Bolsheviks consolidate power. Also featured is rare footage, recently released from the Central Russian Archive, of Felix Dherzhinsky’s funeral - the last time the leaders of the Revolution would be seen together.

Series

Russia: The Missing Years, Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. b&w./col. 55 min.

Year of production

1996

Availability

Sale; 2001 sale: £2.99 (inclusive)

Notes

Re-released on video in 2000.

Subjects

History

Keywords

Bolshevik movement; intelligence operations; KGB; Russia

Distributor

Name

Castle Home Video

Email

info@santruaryrecords.co.uk

Web

http://www.sanctuaryrecordsgroup.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

020 8974 1021

Fax

020 8974 3700

Address

Sanctuary Records Group
A29 Barwell Business Park
Leatherhead Road
Chessington
KT9 2NY

 

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