Julia Brystiger
Julia Brystiger (née Prajs, born 25 November 1902, in Stryj – died 9 November 1975, in Warsaw) was a Polish communist activist and member of the security apparatus in Stalinist Poland. She was also known as Julia Brystygier, Bristiger, Brustiger, Briestiger, Brystygierowa, Bristigierowa, and by her nicknames – given by the victims of torture: Luna, Bloody Luna, Daria, Ksenia, and Maria. The nickname Bloody Luna was a direct reference of her Gestapo-like methods during interrogations. Her pen name was Julia Preiss. She was the author of several books.
Julia Brystiger | |
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Julia Brystiger | |
| Born | Julia Prajs 25 November 1902 |
| Died | 9 November 1975 |
| Other names | Luna Brystygier |
| Citizenship | Polish |
| Occupation(s) | Interrogator, writer |
| Known for | State Security Services (Urząd Bezpieczeństwa) |
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