Asked by Biren Haiju on Sep 22, 2024

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Who was Lavrenty Beria?

A) a merchant who acted as a communist spy
B) Stalin's successor
C) the prime minister of Great Britain after Winston Churchill
D) the head of the secret police in the Soviet Union
E) a rebel leader in West Germany

Lavrenty Beria

A prominent Soviet politician and head of the secret police under Stalin, notorious for his role in political purges and terror.

Secret Police

A covert law enforcement body that operates in secrecy to protect political power, often through surveillance, espionage, and suppression of dissent.

  • Define key figures and their political strategies in Europe and the Soviet Union following World War II.
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mickayla campos4 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Lavrenty Beria was the head of the secret police in the Soviet Union, serving under Stalin's regime. He played a significant role in Stalin's purges and later rose to become a powerful member of the Communist Party.