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title: Peterss & Dzerzhinsky
author: Unknown Photographer
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/22225/peterss--dzerzhinsky/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2026-10-02
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# Peterss & Dzerzhinsky
_Authored by Unknown Photographer_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/22225.png)
## Image Caption
A c. 1918 photograph showing the Bolsheviks Jekabs Peterss and Felix Dzerzhinsky in Moscow. The latter was the head of Cheka, the Bolshevik secret police responsible for conducting the wave of repression and executions against thsoe deemed enemies of the state, a period known as 'The Red Terror.'
## Cite This Work
### APA
Photographer, U. (2026, October 01). Peterss & Dzerzhinsky. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Photographer, Unknown. "Peterss & Dzerzhinsky." *World History Encyclopedia*, October 01, 2026. .
### MLA
Photographer, Unknown. "Peterss & Dzerzhinsky." *World History Encyclopedia*, 01 Oct 2026, .
## License & Copyright
[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Dzerzhinsky_4-17860.jpg)Based on [Wikipedia](http://www.wikipedia.org/ "Wikipedia") content that has been reviewed, edited, and republished. [Original image](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Dzerzhinsky_4-17860.jpg) by [**Unknown Photographer**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Dzerzhinsky_4-17860.jpg). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 01 October 2026. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.