Israel Pliner | |
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Израиль Плинер | |
Head of the GULAG | |
In office 21 August 1937 – 14 November 1938 | |
Preceded by | Matvei Berman |
Succeeded by | Gleb Filaretov |
Personal details | |
Born | 22 January 1896 Pastavy, Vilna Governorate, Russian Empire |
Died | 14 November 1938 (aged 42) Kommunarka shooting ground, Moscow Oblast, Soviet Union |
Cause of death | Execution |
Political party | Communist Party of the Soviet Union |
Israel Pliner (Russian: Израиль Израилевич Плинер, Izrail Izrailevich Pliner; 22 January 1896 – 14 November 1938) was a Soviet officer and high functionary of the Soviet secret police. Notable posts include deputy chief of the Gulag from 1935 to 1937 and chief administrator of the Gulag from 16 August 1937 to 16 November 1938.[1][2]