
literary and documentary publication / A. D. Tarasov. - M .: Publishing house "SCIENTIFIC LIBRARY", 2026. - 648 p., ill.
ISBN 978-5-908113 -50-2
The establishment of the Forensic Science Cabinet at the Central Investigation Department of the NKVD of the RSFSR, the formation of the Scientific and Technical Subdivision of the Criminal Investigation Department of the same People's Commissariat, the formation of the Scientific and Technical Department of the Main Police Directorate of the NKVD of the USSR, the emergence of the Operational and Technical Departments, the beginning of the work of the Central Forensic Laboratory of the Ministry, the functioning of independent forensic science units within the agency during the Soviet era, the creation of the Forensic Science Center within the structure of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, the improvement of the activities of the federal Forensic Science Center and its territorial units at the present stage - these are the main milestones in the development of one of the leading services of the internal affairs agencies of our country for more than a century.
This publication features renowned Russian forensic scientists and recognized practitioners, using numerous examples to illustrate the impressive range of expertly conducted research by departmental NTO-OTO-ETO-ECO-EKU and EKC staff during investigative actions and operational-search activities, as well as extraordinary and even some unique expert examinations in criminal cases.
The book is illustrated with many rare photographs, some of which are published for the first time.
Designed for a wide range of readers.