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By 1932, Beria’s loyalty and effectiveness brought him into the ranks of the leadership of the NKVD. His close relationship with Stalin, characterized by a shared Georgian heritage and mirroring backgrounds, allowed him to position himself as a critical player within the Soviet regime. Beria flattered Stalin to satisfy his ego, becoming an integral part of Stalin's inner circle. This alliance allowed him to orchestrate The Great Purge of the 1930s, where he facilitated the arrest and execution of hundreds of thousands, using fabricated evidence to eliminate potential rivals.