Yan Gamarnik, was the Chief of the Political Department of the Red Army from 1930 to 1937, Deputy Commissar of Defense 1930—1934 and First Secretary of the Communist Party of Byelorussia 1928–1930. Wikipedia
Born: June 14, 1894, Zhytomyr, Ukraine
Died: May 31, 1937 (age 42 years), Moscow, Russia
Partner: Julia Annenkova
Nationality: Soviet
Awards: Order of Lenin and Order of the Red Banner
Previous offices: Vicepresidente del Sóviet Militar Revolucionario (1930–1934) and Mayor of Kyiv (1921–1923)