What does NKVD stand for in between shades of gray?
What does NKVD stand for in between shades of gray? Ruta Sepetys's stunning debut novel begins on June 14, 1941, as the NKVD (the Soviet secret police) pound on the door of the Vilkas family's home. What does Janina's mom do to her? A thick gurgle came from Janina's windpipe. Mother threw herself on Janina's mother and pried her fingers from her daughter's neck. What was the role of the NKVD? The main function of the NKVD was to protect the state security of the Soviet Union. This role was accomplished through massive political repression, including authorised murders of many...