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In 1913, Merkulov graduated from the Tiflis Gymnasium with the gold medal and became a student at St.Petersburg University , Department of Physics and Mathematics. In 1921- 1922, he worked as a detective at the Transportation Unit of the Cheka in Georgia. In 1925- 1931, Merkulov held the posts of Head of Secret Operations Directorate and Deputy Head of GPU of Adzharistan . Between 1931 and 1938, he worked on different party assignments. In 1938, Merkulov was appointed Deputy Head of GUGB of NKVD of the USSR. In 1938- 19411941 is also the title of a Steven Spielberg movie made in 1979 see 1941 (film). Events January January 6 Franklin Delano Roosevelt delivers his Four Freedoms Speech in the State of the Union Address. January 10 Lend-Lease is introduced into the United St, he held the post of Deputy People's CommissarSovnarkom From 1919 to 1946, functions of ministers in the government of Russia and, later, the Soviet Union were performed by People's Commissars (Russian title: Narodny Komissar or Narkom . A ministry was called People's Commissariat (Russian: Narkomat of NKVD. Merkulov was People's Commissar of State Security of the USSR from February 3February 3 is the 34th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 331 days remaining, (332 in leap years). In the Northern hemisphere, there are 88 days in winter (in a non-leap year). We are considered halfway through winter on February 3., 1941 until July 20July 20 is the 201st day (202nd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 164 days remaining. Events 1304 Fall of Stirling Castle: Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold in the Wars of Scottish Independence. 1712 In the Unite, 1941 and from July 20, 19431943 is the common year starting on Friday. Events January January 4 End of term for Culbert Olson, 29th Governor of California. He is succeeded by Earl Warren. January 11 The United States and United Kingdom give up territorial rights in China. January 1 until 1946Events January January 4 Theodore Schurch becomes the last person to be executed for offences committed under the Treachery Act of 1940 January 7 Allied recognize Austrian republic with 1937 borders the country is divided into four occupation zones Januar. In 1941-1943, Merkulov was Deputy People's Commissar.