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Mikhail Koltsov

Soviet journalist (1898-1940) · Russia · On the map · Journalists · Died at 41

Mikhail Efimovich Koltsov, born Moisey Haimovich Fridlyand, was a Soviet journalist, revolutionary and NKVD agent. He served as the editor-in-chief of the satirical magazine, Krokodil.

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Russia
Category
Journalists
Type
Journalist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1898 to 1940 · aged 41

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