Glossary -- Soviet Union - Academy of Sciences (Akademiia - The
Soviet Union's most prestigious scholarly institute, which
conducted basic research in the physical, natural, mathematical,
and social sciences. Established in 1725 by Peter the Great, it
carried out long-range research and developed new technology.
Union republics (q.v.) also had academies of sciences. The
Academy of Sciences was under the direction of the Council of
Ministers. - active measures (aktivnye - Covert or deceptive
operations (including the creation and dissemination of
disinformation) conducted in support of Soviet foreign policy
and designed to influence the opinions or actions of the general
public, particular individuals, or foreign - Agitprop (Otdel
agitatsii i - Agitation and Propaganda Department, established
by the Central Committee of the party in 1920. Absorbed by the
Ideological Department in 1988. The term agitprop means the use
of mass media to mobilize the public to accomplish the - AirLand
Battle doctrine - A United St