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Katkov

Conservative Russian journalist and publisher.

minor

Also known as Katkov

First appearance: The Great Fire and the Turning Point

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Ex-Whig who publicly accuses Poles and Russian revolutionists of starting the fire.
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In The Great Fire and the Turning Point: Ex-Whig who publicly accuses Poles and Russian revolutionists of starting the fire. Later, in V: Leader of the Moscow reactionary party; accused all radicals of complicity with…

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AIAlexander IIPKPeter KropotkinKAKarakozovAHAlexander HerzenMBMikhail BakuninKAKatkov

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  • Other

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  • Diverse Influences and Acquaintances
  • Imperial Court and Reformers
  • Protagonist
  • Revolutionary Thinkers and Writers

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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