Factor 1 - The Okhrana Flashcards
(14 cards)
What was the role of the Okhrana?
The Okhrana was the secret police of the Tsar. Their main duties were to infiltrate opposition groups, gather information on them, and punish those who opposed the Tsar
How widespread were Okhrana stations by 1911?
By 1911, there were more than 60 Okhrana stations scattered throughout Russia.
What were the two main types of Okhrana agents?
The two main types of Okhrana agents were surveillance operatives and internal agents.
What did surveillance operatives do?
Surveillance operatives secretly followed political opponents and often pretended to be bodyguards of government officials to gather information.
Who were the internal agents in the Okhrana?
Internal agents were informers who had contact with or were a part of political opposition. They often acted as spies and were usually recruited after being arrested.
How did the Okhrana prevent opposition to the Tsar?
The Okhrana prevented opposition by instilling fear through brutal punishments for those who wanted to oppose the Tsar.
How did the Okhrana disrupt political opponents?
The Okhrana disrupted political opponents by uncovering plots, jailing revolutionaries, and sending their leaders into exile.
What did Gregory Zinoviev, a Bolshevik leader, claim about the Okhrana’s reach?
Gregory Zinoviev claimed that the Okhrana had successfully infiltrated every local cell functioning in Russia.
How did the recruitment of Yeuno Asef benefit the Okhrana?
Yeuno Asef, the leader of the Social Revolutionaries, was recruited by the Okhrana, allowing them to disrupt any revolutionary plans.
How many officers did the Okhrana have compared to Russia’s population?
The Okhrana had only 2,500 officers, while the population of Russia was over 140 million people. This made them lose the sense of control they were supposed to possess.
What was the effect of exiling revolutionaries to places like Siberia?
Exiling revolutionaries to places such as prison camps in Siberia often led to opponents making connections or being radicalized.
How did the Okhrana’s brutality affect less committed individuals?
The Okhrana’s brutality pushed less committed people to rebel at a higher level, as it angered them and increased their desire to resist.
How did the Okhrana’s tactics affect opposition groups?
The Okhrana’s brutal tactics made opposition groups more determined to rebel more often and with greater intensity.
How did the general population view the Okhrana’s brutality?
The brutality of the Okhrana’s tactics increased the general population’s hatred towards the already resented government.
