Kirov Theory C

• Kirov was the victim of infighting between the NKVD and the Leningrad Party.
• Kirov did not support the replacement of his ally, Medved as leader of the NKVD in Leningrad.
• Medved's suggested replacement of Zaporozhets was close to Yagoda and the NKVD faction in Moscow.
• It is possible that Kirov was murdered by the NKVD faction in Moscow in order to promote Zaporozhets.