Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
NKVD
Noun
/ɛn.keɪ vi diː/
Definition
The NKVD was the interior ministry of the Soviet Union responsible for state security, police, and secret police.
Examples
- The NKVD was notorious for its harsh methods during the Stalin era.
- Many political dissidents feared the reach of the NKVD.
- The archives of the NKVD revealed many strategies used for repression.
Meaning
Initially established as a security agency, the NKVD played a crucial role in enforcing the policies of the Soviet government, including the Great Purge during the 1930s.
Synonyms
- Secret police
- State security
- Internal affairs ministry