KGB - The Sword and the Shield English Subtitles

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For the past century,

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Russian history 
has also been the history

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of its security services.

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They were used by the Soviet state 
to crush dissent.

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Millions suffered at their hands.

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But while many things 
may have changed in today's Russia,

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its security network 
is arguably stronger than ever.

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And the reason behind that

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is the rise 
of a lowly Lieutenant Colonel

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For the past century,

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Russian history 
has also been the history

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of its security services.

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They were used by the Soviet state 
to crush dissent,

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millions suffered at their hands.

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00:00:14,320 --> 00:00:17,360
But while many things 
may have changed in today's Russia,

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its security network 
is arguably stronger than ever

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and the reason behind that

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is the rise of a lowly 
lieutenant colonel

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For the past century,

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00:00:02,360 --> 00:00:04,800
Russian history 
has also been the history

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of its security services.

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00:00:07,320 --> 00:00:10,520
They were used by the Soviet state 
to crush dissent.

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Millions suffered at their hands.

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00:00:14,360 --> 00:00:17,400
But while many things 
may have changed in today's Russia,

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its security network 
is arguably stronger than ever,

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00:00:21,440 --> 00:00:22,800
and the reason behind that

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is the rise of a lowly 
Lieutenant Colonel