How many officials and officers were executed by Stalin?

During Joseph Stalin's regime, it is estimated that hundreds of thousands of officials and officers were executed as part of his purges, particularly during the Great Purge of the late 1930s. Specifically, the Great Purge led to the execution of around 700,000 people, including a significant number of military leaders and Communist Party officials. The exact numbers are difficult to determine due to the chaotic nature of the purges and the lack of reliable records. Overall, Stalin's policies resulted in widespread persecution and loss of life among the Soviet elite and broader population.