Unveiling the KGB: Origins and Operations

This chapter explores the establishment and extensive structure of the KGB, showcasing its formidable size and the loyalty expected from its agents. It highlights the agency's role in surveillance, control, and the repression of dissent during the Soviet era, detailing the repercussions faced by critics of the Communist Party. Additionally, the chapter addresses the paradox of the KGB’s espionage successes paired with its internal failures, ultimately contributing to the collapse of the Soviet Union.