# Katkov — Memoirs of a Revolutionist character guide

> Katkov in Memoirs of a Revolutionist by Peter Kropotkin.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Katkov

**First appearance:** 0033-i

## Who they are

Conservative Russian journalist and publisher.

## In the story

### [The Great Fire and the Turning Point](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_a_revolutionist_se/chapters/i)

Ex-Whig who publicly accuses Poles and Russian revolutionists of starting the fire.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_a_revolutionist_se/chapters/v)

Leader of the Moscow reactionary party; accused all radicals of complicity with Karakozov.

### [The Women's Educational Movement in St. Petersburg](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_a_revolutionist_se/chapters/vi)

Journalist who directed 'thunders and vile accusations' against the women's movement.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_a_revolutionist_se/chapters/xiv)

Denounced young democrats and nihilists as enemies of the state in the Moscow Gazette.

### [The Struggle Intensifies](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_a_revolutionist_se/chapters/viii)

Described as Alexander II's 'evil genius,' Katkov advised the Tsar to resort to hanging and military governors, pushing him toward reactionary policies.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_a_revolutionist_se/chapters/ix)

His party opposed the Liberals, influencing Alexander III's decision.

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