Special Operation: Historical and Theoretical Aspects
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The heritage of the Soviet Union, regarding special operations, should not be forgotten by our contemporaries. On the contrary, the best should be studied, improved, and the problematic aspects should be corrected. In the article, the author has made a historical digression to the emergence, formation and improvement of law enforcement agencies and special services specializing in special operations.

Kireev M.P., Vystropov V.G., Borisov O.Y., (2022), SPECIAL OPERATION: HISTORICAL AND THEORETICAL ASPECTS. Gaps in Russian Legislation, 7 => 141-145.

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