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kgb

/ˌkeɪ.dʒiːˈbiː/

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noun

/ˌkeɪ.dʒiːˈbiː/C1formalabbreviation
  • ruАббревиатура, обозначающая бывшую главную организацию политической полиции Советской России.

An abbreviation referring to the former predominant security police organization of Soviet Russia.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Soviet Security AgencyB2formal

    The main security and intelligence agency of the Soviet Union from 1954 to 1991, responsible for state security, foreign intelligence, and secret police functions.

    ruКГБ

    • The KGB was known for its extensive surveillance of citizens.
    • Many former KGB officers transitioned to new roles after the Soviet collapse.
    • The KGB operated a vast network of informants across the country.
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