The book describes the formation of special services of the Soviet state from 1917 to 1941. The book "Становление спецслужб советского государства 1917-1941 гг. " (The Formation of Special Services of the Soviet State, 1917-1941) provides a comprehensive overview of the development of special services in the Soviet Union during this period. The book covers the establishment and evolution of various special services such as the Cheka, OGPU, NKVD, and the Red Army, and how they played a crucial role in shaping the Soviet state. The book begins by discussing the early years of the Russian Revolution, when the Bolsheviks established the Cheka, the first special service of the Soviet state, to consolidate their power and suppress opposition. As the revolution progressed, the Cheka evolved into the OGPU, which became responsible for law enforcement, intelligence gathering, and counterintelligence. During World War II, the NKVD was formed to protect the Soviet Union from internal and external threats. The Red Army, formed in 1918, played a vital role in defending the country against foreign invaders.

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