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JenorRicafort t1_jc8uyuh wrote

Reply to comment by Nothereaction in Weekly History Questions Thread. by AutoModerator

  • Grigori Rasputin: As previously mentioned, Rasputin was a controversial figure in Russian politics and society known for his charismatic personality, self-proclaimed holiness, and supposed ability to heal the sick.
  • Alexander Kolchak: Kolchak was a naval officer who became a prominent anti-Bolshevik leader known for his strict discipline and military force, but also for his superstitions and beliefs in magic and the occult.
  • Boris Savinkov: Savinkov was a revolutionary and writer who fought on various sides during the Russian Civil War. He was known for his violent tactics and involvement in several assassinations and terrorist attacks.
  • Maria Bochkareva: Bochkareva was a female soldier who formed an all-women battalion to fight for the Russian Provisional Government during World War I and the Russian Civil War. She was known for her bravery and determination, but also for her eccentricity, including a belief that she was the reincarnation of Joan of Arc.
  • Pyotr Krasnov: Krasnov was a Cossack officer who fought against the Bolsheviks during the Russian Civil War. He was known for his fierce loyalty to the Tsarist regime and his anti-Semitic views.
  • Yakov Yurovsky: Yurovsky was a Bolshevik revolutionary who led the execution of the last Tsar and his family in 1918. He was known for his cold and calculated demeanor and his meticulous planning of the execution.
  • Ivan Susanin: Susanin was a legendary figure in Russian folklore known for leading Polish soldiers into a swamp during the early 17th century. During the Russian Civil War, his name was invoked as a symbol of resistance against foreign invaders.
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