Israel Pliner

Israel Pliner (Russian: Израиль Израилевич Плинер, Izrail Izrailevich Pliner) (1896–1939) was a high functionary of the Soviet secret police, Jewish by origin. Notable posts include deputy chief of GULAG (1935-1937) and chief of GULAG (1937-1938). He was arrested in 1938 and shot in 1939.