The book "Сборник статей об агентурнооперативной и следственной работе КГБ СССР" (Collection of Articles on Counterintelligence and Operational Work of the KGB of the USSR) is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of counterintelligence and operational work of the Soviet Union's Committee for State Security (KGB). The book provides an in-depth look at the methods and techniques used by the KGB to gather intelligence, conduct surveillance, and neutralize threats to the Soviet Union's national security. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of counterintelligence and operational work. The first section provides an overview of the history and evolution of the KGB's counterintelligence and operational activities, from its inception in the early years of the Soviet Union to the late 1980s. This section covers the development of the KGB's organizational structure, its role in suppressing political dissent and opposition, and its involvement in international espionage and sabotage. The second section delves into the technical aspects of counterintelligence, including the use of surveillance techniques, interrogation methods, and the analysis of intelligence data.

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