[ArmstedFragg]

instead they shot them point-blank range

Poor form. Backing off a couple of feet reduces the cleaning bills.

[Cheburashka]

instead they shot them point-blank range

Poor form. Backing off a couple of feet reduces the cleaning bills.

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The NKVD found the solution.

Prisoner kneels. Executioner approaches him from behind. Puts gun at back of head. Simultaneously with firing the executioner also kicks the prisoner in the back. No cleaning bills.