Federal Security Service



Internal Troops, full name Internal Troops of the Ministry for Internal Affairs (MVD) (Russian: Внутренние войска Министерства внутренних дел, Vnutrenniye Voiska Ministerstva Vnutrennikh Del; abbreviated ВВ, VV) is a paramilitary national guard like force in the now-defunct Soviet Union and its successor countries, particularly, in Russia and Ukraine. Internal Troops are subordinated to internInternal Affairs Ministries (police) of the respective countries, but were regarded as an integral part of the Soviet Armed Forces. They are used to support and reinforce the Militsiya, deal with large-scale riots, all armed conflicts, prison security (except in Russia) and safeguarding of highly-important facilities (like nuclear power plants). As such, the force is involved in all conflicts and violent disturbances in the history of Soviet Union and modern Russia, including Stalin's mass deportations, imprisonments and executions and Chechen wars.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
These Internal Troops can be seen in Modern Warfare 2 wearing anti-riot outfits and shields. Although their role in the game is not clear yet, they seem to be enemies in the Special Ops level "Breach & Clear". They can also be seen in the trailer, intervening on the Russian International Airport.



External link(s)

 * Russian Internal Troops official website (in Russian)