This phrase refers to historical and technical data related to the , the predecessor to the KGB. 1. Historical Context: MGB USSR (1946–1953)
: In the context of Soviet history and "MGB in numbers," "2/120" frequently refers to Volume 2, Issue 120 of the Bulletin of Moscow University (Series 8: History) or similar academic journals (e.g., Vestnik MGLU ) which publish archival research on MGB activities, censorship, and political repressions. This phrase refers to historical and technical data
(MGB in numbers 2/120 in context)
: Historical research on state secrets reveals that in 1947, the MGB and Glavlit employed roughly 2,120 censors at the periphery to monitor literature and protect state secrets. (MGB in numbers 2/120 in context) : Historical
: Notable heads included Viktor Abakumov (1946–1951), who previously led the "SMERSH" counterintelligence, and Semyon Ignatyev (1951–1953). who previously led the "SMERSH" counterintelligence