Lavrentiy Beria
Lavrentiy Beria was a prominent Soviet politician and the head of the NKVD, the Soviet secret police, under Joseph Stalin. He played a critical role in the Great Purge and was responsible for numerous political repressions and executions. After Stalin's death in 1953, Beria briefly rose to power, advocating for reforms, but he was arrested and executed later that year by his political rivals, marking the end of his influence within the Soviet government.
Born on Mar 29, 1899 (126 years old)
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Ireland:
Lavrentiy Beria was as evil as any barbaric Roman official.
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Bulgaria:
Beria was also considered a traitor and enemy agent.
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Romania:
Lavrentiy Beria was suspected of having a role in Stalin's death and was known as the head of the secret police.
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Russia:
Lavrentiy Beria was the People's Commissar of Internal Affairs who led the deportation operation.
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Russia:
Lavrentiy Beria was the people's commissar of internal affairs who led the operation for the forced relocation of Chechens and Ingush.
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Russia:
Lavrentiy Beria was the People's Commissar of Internal Affairs who led the deportation operation.
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Russia:
Lavrentiy Beria was the People's Commissar of Internal Affairs who led the deportation operation.
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Bulgaria:
Beria is referred to as a traitor and enemy agent.
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