NKVD bodies of Khabarovsk Krai during the final stage of World War II and the first post-war period (June–December 1945)

The article is devoted to the currently little-studied topic which influence of political and socio-economic processes final stage World War II on activities Khabarovsk Krai NKVD organs. study was based archival documents related work organs Far East in second half 1945. collections stored departmental archive information center Ministry Internal Affairs constituted source base research. Most sources used by author are being introduced into scientific circulation for first time. techniques historical criminological analysis were applied process considered peculiarities transition law enforcement agencies under martial connected with events Soviet-Japanese war; structural transformations post-war period, including formation new territorial bodies South Sakhalin; combating crime protecting public order. It concluded that geopolitical region internal social period demanded not only strengthen traditional combat protect order but also organize a number areas. showed affairs paid considerable attention organization civil defense protection population from possible attacks Japanese aircraft during period. Assessing effectiveness between June December 1945, concludes despite difficulties largely caused problems personnel logistics, managed ensure safety front-line prevent criminal excesses (outbreaks banditry, group escapes or prisoner riots, etc.) sabotage at strategically important facilities.