Pogrom Wave 1881–1882
- When
- 1881–1882
- Where
- Southwestern Imperial Russia
The 1881–1882 pogrom wave in Southern Russia involved over 200 anti-Jewish events, including major riots in Odessa, Kiev, and Warsaw.
The wave began after the assassination of Tsar Alexander II in March 1881. It swept through southwestern Imperial Russia, affecting 64 towns and 626 villages. The violence was characterized by targeted attacks on Jewish communities. The term 'pogrom' became common in English following this wave. The riots were thought to have benefited from tacit support of authorities, though the government attempted to end the rioting.
Sources
- Pogroms in the Russian Empire Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-11
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