Lavrentii Beria
Lavrentii Beria was a Soviet politician and the head of the Soviet secret police (MVD), notorious for his role in the political purges under Joseph Stalin. He was arrested on June 26, 1953, during a power struggle within the Soviet leadership, accused of treason and plotting to restore capitalism in the USSR. His arrest marked a significant turning point in Soviet politics, leading to his eventual execution later that year.
Born on Mar 29, 1899 (126 years old)
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Lavrentii Beria was the head of the Soviet political police who was arrested and executed for treason.
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