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Between 1934 to 1946, the NKVD operated without moral restraint, with its activities defined by purges, oppressive legislation, and widespread persecution. It was an organization that terrified not just the Soviet people but also those who served within its ranks. The infamous leader of the NKVD, Lavrentiy Beria, was central to its legacy of terror, commanding the fear and admiration of many as Congressmen purged enemies and enforced Stalin's will with ruthless efficiency.