Nkvd Collection

Kim Philby, Soviet double agent C013 / 5334
Kim Philby (1912-1988). Portrait of the Soviet double agent Harold Adrian Russell Kim Philby (centre) with his wife Rufina

Levrenty beria, 1939

L, beria, g, malenkov, and a, mikoyan on the rostrum on lenins tomb during a may day demonstration in red square, moscow, ussr, may 1, 1949

Richard Vitoldovich Pickel (1896-1936), Early 1930s. Creator: Anonymous
Richard Vitoldovich Pickel (1896-1936), Early 1930s. Private Collection

Soviet border guard with his dog, End 1930s. Private Collection

Lavrentiy Pavlovich Beria, 1941-1943. Private Collection

General Nikolai Ivanovich Skoblin (1893-1937), 1918
General Nikolai Ivanovich Skoblin (1893-1937)

May Day on Lenins Mausoleum Tribune, 1953
May Day on Lenins Mausoleum Tribune

Lavrentiy Pavlovich Beria (1899 - 1953 Georgian Soviet politician, and chief of the Soviet security)
Lavrentiy Pavlovich Beria (1899 - 1953 Georgian Soviet politician, and chief of the Soviet security and secret police apparatus under Stalin)

Chief of soviet internal security, levrenty beria, 1934 or 1935

Kim Philby, Soviet double agent C013 / 4864
Kim Philby (1912-1988). Portrait of the Soviet double agent Harold Adrian Russell Kim Philby. Philby was a high-ranking member of British intelligence who worked as a double agent before defecting to

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The NKVD, also known as the People's Commissariat for Internal Affairs, played a significant role in Soviet history. One of its most notorious figures was Kim Philby, a British intelligence officer who worked as a double agent for the Soviets. His actions had far-reaching consequences and shook the foundations of international espionage. In 1939, Levrenty Beria emerged as a prominent figure within the NKVD. As one of Stalin's closest allies, he wielded immense power and influence. The image from that year captures him at the height of his authority. Another striking photograph shows Beria alongside Malenkov and Mikoyan on Lenin's tomb during a May Day demonstration in 1949. This powerful trio symbolizes the consolidation of power within the Soviet Union at that time. During this era, even border security was tightly controlled by the NKVD. A snapshot from the late 1930s showcases a Soviet border guard with his loyal dog by his side – an emblematic representation of their unwavering vigilance. Beria's tenure as chief extended from 1941 to 1943 when he faced numerous challenges amidst World War II. Despite these difficulties, he maintained an iron grip over internal security matters while ensuring loyalty to Stalin remained paramount. Interestingly, Beria had connections beyond politics too; an intriguing photograph depicts him with Svetlana Alliluyeva, Josef Stalin's daughter during the 1930s. It offers insight into both personal relationships within influential circles and Beria's ability to navigate complex dynamics. General Nikolai Ivanovich Skoblin is another individual associated with NKVD history. Serving between 1918-1937 before falling victim to political purges demonstrates how dangerous it could be working within such organizations during those tumultuous times. May Day celebrations were often used as platforms for propaganda purposes in communist regimes like USSR.