Federal Security Service facts for kids
The FSB (which stands for Federal Security Service) is a very important organization in Russia. Its main job is to keep the country safe and secure. Think of it like a national security team. It took over from an older organization called the KGB for things happening inside Russia. People usually just call it the FSB.
The FSB has many important tasks. It works to stop spies from other countries (this is called counter-intelligence). It also protects Russia's borders and keeps things safe inside the country. They fight against terrorism and watch out for threats (this is called surveillance). Sometimes, they also investigate serious crimes. The main office of the FSB is in Lubyanka Square in Moscow, in the same building where the KGB used to be. Since 2008, the head of the FSB has been Aleksandr Bortnikov.
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What Does the FSB Do?
The FSB has several key jobs to protect Russia. They work to prevent dangerous activities inside the country.
Protecting the Country
One of their main roles is counter-intelligence. This means they try to find and stop foreign spies or groups who might be working against Russia. They also make sure the country's borders are safe. This helps control who comes in and out of Russia.
Fighting Terrorism
The FSB is also very involved in fighting terrorism. They work to prevent terrorist attacks and find groups planning them. This is a big part of keeping people safe in Russia.
Watching for Threats
They also do surveillance, which means they watch for any activities that could be a threat to national security. This helps them find problems before they become too big. Sometimes, they help investigate serious crimes that affect the country's safety.
Where is the FSB Located?
The main headquarters of the FSB is in Lubyanka Square in Moscow. This building is very famous because it was also the main office for the KGB, the organization that came before the FSB.
Who Leads the FSB?
The person in charge of the FSB is called the Director. Since 2008, the Director has been an army general named Aleksandr Bortnikov. He leads all the different parts of the FSB.
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
