person who is responsible for years of terror in Soviet Union during Stalin era, murdering innocents, who fell victim (did he?) for the same thing in 1938, should be known. How well? I don't know, depends what is presented in Modern History books. Older generation definitely know of him. His real name is Yenon Gershonovich Iyegoda, and yes, he was Jew, not that is relevant. Many Bolshevics were Jews, most were killed during Stalin era.

WHO?

Does that answer your question?

My wife says NO, her sister says he was a criminal (and a politician, a minister-not religious) in Stalin times. Learned in history.

not "well known", but known.

Kate, I have a strange feeling, that you ask and answer your own questions these days.

Such people usually remain in the shadow, even after death.