Pogrom


 

A pogrom (from Russian: "??????", meaning "wreaking of havoc") is a massive violent attack on a particular group; ethnic, religious or other, with simultaneous destruction of their environment (homes, businesses, religious centers). The term has historically been used to denote massive acts of violence, either spontaneous or premeditated, against Jews, but has been applied to similar incidents against other, mostly minority, groups.

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Russian - Home - Business - Violence - Jew - Minority

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Introduction
Pogroms against the Jews
Modern usage
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