THE FIGHT AGAINST BANDITRY IN THE NORTH CAUCASUS DURING THE GREAT PATRIOTIC WAR (HISTORICAL OVERVIEW)
In the historical review highlights the characteristics of banditry in the North Caucasus region during the great patriotic war. The review is based on NKVD documents showing the status of banditry in the North Caucasus region and measures taken by the NKVD for his restraint. Features of banditry in various provinces of the region (Krasnodar and Stavropol edges, the Chechen-Ingush ASSR, Dagestan ASSR, North Ossetian ASSR, Kabardino-Balkar ASSR). Are the measures taken by the internal affairs agencies, as well as statistical information on the results of the activities to combat banditry in the region. Noted that the internal affairs agencies and NKVD internal troops carrying the fight against banditry in the period under review, has accumulated considerable experience in this area, which was very instructive for modern law enforcement.