FSB (Russia) facts for kids
The FSB is a very important security group in Russia. It is like the main internal security agency for the country. You might hear it called the FSB in English. Its main office is in Moscow, the capital city of Russia. This organization took over some of the jobs that the old KGB used to do.
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What Does the FSB Do?
The FSB has many key jobs to keep Russia safe. Its main work is inside the country.
Protecting the Country
The FSB works to stop spies from other countries. This is called counter-intelligence. They also help keep the country's borders safe. This means watching who comes in and out of Russia.
Fighting Terrorism
A big part of the FSB's work is stopping terrorism. They try to prevent dangerous attacks and keep people safe. This is called counter-terrorism.
Keeping Watch
The FSB also does surveillance. This means they watch people or places to gather information. They do this to prevent crimes and protect national security. They also look into some other serious types of crimes.
Where is the FSB Located?
The main office of the FSB is in Lubyanka Square in the center of Moscow. This building used to be the main office for the KGB.
Who Leads the FSB?
Since 2008, the head of the FSB has been Aleksandr Bortnikov. He is an army general.
Images for kids
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The FSB headquarters at Lubyanka Square
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President Putin meeting with Director of FSB Nikolai Patrushev on 9 August 2000
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President Dmitry Medvedev meeting with FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov in June 2009
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Border guards of the Federal Security Service pursuing trespassers of the maritime boundary during exercises in Kaliningrad Oblast
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The reception room of the Federal Security Service building located on Kuznetsky Most in Moscow
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Center of Information Security of the FSB RF, Lubyanka Square
See also
In Spanish: Servicio Federal de Seguridad para niños
