FELIKS DZERZHINSKI

The Cheka, forerunner of the KGB, was executing large numbers of dissidents. One was Nikolai Gumilev 1886-1921, one of Russia's great poets. One of the Cheka agents, distressed at the prospect of killing such a great Russian artist suggested that an exception be made. The poet was then shot. Secret Police precursor to the KGB

His agents were responsible for over 200,000 executions of Russian citizens during the 1917-1922 civil war period. Secret Police precursor to the KGB

The Cheka, forerunner of the KGB, was executing large numbers of dissidents. One was Nikolai Gumilev 1886-1921, one of Russia's great poets. One of the Cheka agents, distressed at the prospect of killing such a great Russian artist suggested that an exception be made. The poet was then shot. Secret Police precursor to the KGB

His agents were responsible for over 200,000 executions of Russian citizens during the 1917-1922 civil war period. Secret Police precursor to the KGB