How did Stalin refer to Beria?
"His right hand"
"His gun"
"The hatchet man"
"My Himmler"
Answer
Stalin called Beria "My Himmler" in a reference to the Nazi chief of police, Heinrich Himmler. Stalin used this name to indicate that he considered Beria to be a ruthless and effective enforcer of his will. The nickname was a sign of Stalin's trust in Beria, but it also reflected the fact that Beria was willing to use violence and intimidation to achieve his goals.
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