Vasili Ulrikh

Vasili Vasilievich Ulrikh (July 13, 1889 – May 7, 1951) was the presiding judge at all the major show trials of the Great Purges in the Soviet Union, as well as many lesser trials, including a large number of secret trials that lasted only fifteen minutes or less. He was noted for the extreme speed and injustice with which he handled his cases.

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July 13 - 1889 - May 7 - 1951 - Show trials - Great Purges - Soviet Union - Secret trial

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