Vsevolod Merkulov
Russian head of the NKGB
Born
October 25th, 1895
129 years ago
Died
1953
72 years ago — 58 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Russia
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Served as head of the NKGB during the early years of the Soviet Union. Oversaw state security and intelligence operations. Played a key role in various political purges and the enforcement of state policies. Involved in the administration of the Gulag system and the suppression of dissent. Managed operations during World War II, contributing to the security of the Soviet state during a tumultuous period.
Directed NKGB operations during WWII
Implemented political purges in the USSR
Oversaw aspects of the Gulag system
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