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      One of Stalin’s associates, such as Molotov and Malenkov. He is best known for replacing Yezhov as head of the NKVD, in addition, he also led the evacuation of the USSR industry, led the defense of the Caucasus, and was also involved in the deportation of some Caucasian nations to Central Asia during World War II, after the war he oversaw the USSR atomic project.

      He is also known for losing to Khrushchev in the struggle for power after Stalin’s death, accused (by Khrushchev) of working for British intelligence, revisionism, pedophilia, deprived of all awards and shot.