Behind the Bastards Part Three: Beria: Stalin's Pedophile Cop & the Soviet Oppenheimer
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Apr 16, 2024 The podcast uncovers Beria's rise to power in Stalin's regime, detailing his brutal tactics and the oppressive era of the Soviet Union. It explores Beria's alleged sexual misconduct, Barry's sinister deeds in the NKVD, and the shadow of a mass murderer. The discussion delves into mass deportations orchestrated by Beria and the harsh realities of the Gulag system, highlighting the brutal reality of NKVD camps.
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Beria's Rise to Power
- Beria secured power by dubious means, including nursing Stalin's mother and attending her funeral in his place.
- This act, along with other manipulations, helped him rise within the Soviet hierarchy.
Purging Predecessors' Loyalists
- Beria, upon becoming head of the NKVD, purged officials loyal to his predecessor, a common practice for secret police leaders.
- This ensured his own position but created instability within the organization.
Beria's Torture Techniques
- Beria's early torture methods were brutal and sometimes resulted in accidental deaths, like that of Marshal Blücher.
- He then extended the torture to Blücher's wife, seemingly out of sadistic curiosity.