What nickname was Yezhov given due to his actions?
Iron Commissar
The Vanisher
The Dwarf
Bloody Dwarf
Answer
"Bloody Dwarf" was a nickname given to Nikolai Yezhov, the head of the Soviet secret police during the Great Purge, due to his short stature and ruthless methods. Yezhov oversaw the execution of millions of innocent Soviet citizens, earning him a reputation for brutality.
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