Story of the Kgb: The Professionals, The

Synopsis

During Stalin’s rule, the Soviet secret police subordinated to the NKVD - the People’s Commissariat for Internal Affairs - providing him with a tool to maintain his reign of terror. Led by Yagoda, Yezhov and the Beria, they played the key role in the mass purges of the 1930s, consolidating immense resources and political power to permeate all of the aspects of the Soviet reality. After Stalin’s death, the same agency would emerge as the KGB. Includes footage of the 1930s show trials and the NKYD troops’ participation in the Second World War.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

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

Year of production

1994

Availability

Sale; 2001 sale: £2.99 (inclusive)

Notes

Re-released on video in 2000.

Subjects

History

Keywords

intelligence operations; KGB; Russia; World War II

Production Company

Name

Close-up Productions

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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