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Sergei Kirov: Facts & Related Content
Facts
Also Known As | Sergey Mironovich Kirov • Sergey Mironovich Kostrikov |
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Born | March 27, 1886 • Russia |
Died | December 1, 1934 (aged 48) • St. Petersburg • Russia |
Political Affiliation | Bolshevik • Communist Party of the Soviet Union |
Did You Know?
- It is commonly thought that Stalin was behind Kirov's assassination, partly because Kirov was popular enough to be a rival for party leadership.
- At the time of his death, Kirov's personal library contained more than 20,000 books.
- Stalin and several party members immediately traveled to Leningrad to attend Kirov's funeral and to oversee the investigation into his death.
- Four days after his death, an extensive biography of Kirov was printed.