Red Terror

The Red Terror refers to a period of political repression and violence that occurred in Soviet Russia from 1918 to 1922, during and after the Russian Civil War. Initiated by the Bolshevik government to eliminate opposition, it involved mass arrests, executions, and persecutions of suspected counter-revolutionaries, political opponents, and anyone deemed a threat to the state. The campaign was aimed at consolidating Bolshevik power and instilling fear to suppress dissent. The Red Terror remains a controversial and significant event in Soviet history, reflecting the extreme measures taken to achieve political control during turbulent times.