Leningrad and Mingrelian Affairs Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What was the Leningrad affair
A
Political purge against members in the Leningrad party organisation
2
Q
How many were arrested and shot in the Leningrad affair?
A
2000 arrested and 1000 shot
3
Q
What was the Mingrelian affair
A
Purge against members of Mingrelian (Georgian) origin
—> Reduce Beria’s power base
4
Q
How many officials were purged due to the Mingrelian affair?
A
2000
