Poni︠a︡tiĭnyĭ apparat, ispolʹzuemyĭ v osobykh uslovii︠a︡kh

A discussion of the evolving terminological and conceptual bases of operation of internal security agencies dealing with emergency situations that have threatened the public safety and national security of the Russian Federation since the Chernobyl disaster. Most of the work consists of a glossary of terms with detailed definitions. Sample terms: Disaster relief in an emergency situation. Administrative arrest. Banditry. Highway traffic safety. Railroad blockade. Pressure group. Medical protection group. Contamination of an area. False bomb alerts. Kidnapping. Ecocide.