Russia / Soviet Union: Felix Dzerzhinsky (1877–1926), Polish-born revolutionary, Soviet statesman, founder and director of the CHEKA secret police, Moscow, c. 1924

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Title: Russia / Soviet Union: Felix Dzerzhinsky (1877–1926), Polish-born revolutionary, Soviet statesman, founder and director of the CHEKA secret police, Moscow, c. 1924

Caption: Felix Dzerzhinsky is best known for establishing and developing the Soviet secret police forces; serving as their director from 1917 to 1926. Later he was a member of the Soviet government heading several commissariats; while being the chief of the Soviet secret police. The Cheka soon became notorious for mass summary executions; performed especially during the Red Terror and the Russian Civil War.

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Image size: 4884 × 3664 px | 51.2 MB

Print size: 41.4 × 31.0 cm | 1922.8 × 1442.5 in (300 dpi)

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