Armed Self-Defense and Pogrom Aftermath

This chapter explores the ramifications of the Kishinev pogrom on the Jewish community in Russia during the 1905 Revolution, marking a shift from reliance on authority to self-defense through armed militias. It examines the media's portrayal of these events and highlights the contrasting responses of Jewish and Christian communities amid escalating violence. The discussion also addresses the manipulation of historical narratives and psychological tactics used to perpetuate ethnic tensions, linking these historical events to contemporary issues surrounding community defense.