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Vasily Mikhailovich Blokhin (Russian: Васи́лий Миха́йлович Блохи́н; 19 January [O.S. 7 January] 1895 – 3 February 1955) was a Soviet secret police official who served as the chief executioner of the NKVD under the administrations of Genrikh Yagoda, Nikolay Yezhov, and Lavrentiy Beria.
Dec 14, 2020 · As Joseph Stalin's chief executioner of the NKVD, Vasily Blokhin killed tens of thousands, including 7,000 Polish prisoners in the Katyn massacre. He had a specially-made leather apron, gloves, and cap that he wore for executions to keep the blood off his uniform.
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Nov 23, 2021 · Vasily Blokhin is recorded as having executed tens of thousands of prisoners by his own hand, including his killing of about 7,000 Polish prisoners of war during the Katyn massacre in spring 1940, making him the most prolific official executioner in recorded world history.
Vasily Blokhin was the official executioner of the NKVD. He became infamous for his role in one event in particular: the Katyn Massacre. In April 1940, he orchestrated the shooting execution of approximately 7,000 Polish officers and prisoners held in the Ostashkov camp. Blokhin’s involvement in the mass killings was undeniable.
Feb 3, 2023 · Stalin himself appointed Blokhin the chief of Kommandatura, an execution facility in Moscow where hundreds of thousands would meet their grisly ends. Blokhin was reputed to be a vivacious and effective killer, so he naturally drew the personal appeal of Stalin.
Vasily Mikhailovich Blokhin was a Soviet secret police official who served as the chief executioner of the NKVD under the administrations of Genrikh Yagoda, Nikolay Yezhov, and Lavrentiy Beria.
Sep 30, 2021 · Vasili Blokhin was arguably the most prolific executioner in modern history. Blokhin not only oversaw mass executions but is said to have personally killed more than 7000 people in cold blood.
