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Yezhov operated under Stalin’s directives, fabricating charges against opposition figures and executing those who dared to question Stalin’s rule. His aggressive tactics included torture and deception, utilizing cruel methods that resulted in the wrongful executions of traditional party members, military leaders, and many innocent civilians. It wasn’t long before Yezhov earned the notorious nickname “The Bloody Dwarf” due to his ruthless and sadistic style.