The organizational basis of the construction of the Soviet militia and the problems of their implementation in the Far East (October 1917 - the beginning of the 1920s)

Introduction. Currently, the centenary of the Russian revolution is widely celebrated - an important milestone providing an opportunity to draw a line and analyze the events of a century ago. Together there are centuries-old anniversaries and other state structures formed in Soviet Russia. Materials and Methods. The end of the XX century was marked by access of a wide range of researchers to departmental archival materials. Expanding the availability of archival documents allows to critically assessing the formation of the Soviet militia. The author, using a regional approach, reveals little-known pages of the first far Eastern militia. Results. The purpose of this study is to cover the first period, i.e. before the beginning of the Civil war in the region, the activities of Soviet militia officers the article highlights the difficulties of the organizational construction of the Soviet militia in the Far East. The author, noting the remoteness of the region, the small number of the party stratum, rampant banditry that did not allow implementing the principles of the Soviet construction of the militia, defined by the leadership of the country, highlights the process of formation of the Soviet militia apparatus. Discussion and Conclusions. In conclusion, it is concluded that the fall of Soviet power in the Far East predetermined the transition of party leaders to an illegal situation, and, consequently, the temporary suspension of the activities of the Soviet militia.