How long after Kirov's death was Nikolaev executed?
One year later
Three months later
Less than 30 days later
More than a year later
Answer
Less than 30 days after the assassination of prominent Soviet politician Sergei Kirov in December 1934, Leonid Nikolaev, the perpetrator of the act, faced his own execution. This swift retribution underscores the gravity with which Soviet authorities regarded Kirov's murder, reflecting both the immense political significance of the victim and the desire to swiftly eliminate any potential threats to the stability of the Soviet regime.
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