20 déc. 1917 - Cheka established russians living in fear

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secret police to moniter n eliminate opponents.

cheka had informants everywhere n slightest indication of anti stalin warrant arrest. ppl know they constantly watched n judged. knows if they judged poorly, more difficult for them to apply for housing jobs n holidays. if stood out for wrong reasons, fal victim to secret polics n sent to forced labour camp n even killed