Nikolai Krylenko
Prosecutor General, Russian revolutionary leader
Born
1885
140 years ago
Died
July 29th, 1938
87 years ago — 53 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Russia
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A lawyer and politician, held the position of Prosecutor General of the Russian SFSR. Played a significant role in the establishment of the Soviet legal system during the early years of the USSR. Involved in the prosecution of political dissenters during the Great Purge, which contributed to the consolidation of power by the Communist Party. Advocated for the implementation of Marxist legal theories and reforms.
Served as Prosecutor General of the Russian SFSR
Contributed to the formation of the Soviet legal system
Played a role in the Great Purge prosecutions
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