Russian city unveils monument to first head of Soviet secret police
Photo: Govorit NeMoskva A monument to Felix Dzerzhinsky, the head of the Cheka, the first Soviet secret police organisation, has been erected in the city of Khabarovsk in Russia’s Far East, independent news outlet Govorit NeMoskva reported on Friday. The opening ceremony, held on 20 December, so-called Chekist Day, when Russia traditionally honours members of its security bodies, was attended by security officers, officials, veterans and local military cadets, Govorit NeMoskva said.