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Zinaida Zhuchenko-GerngrossA staunch monarchist and opponent of all revolutionary parties
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- Zinaida Zhunchenko-Hernngross
- Early Life and Involvement in Revolutionary Circles
- Collaboration with the Secret Police
- Exposure and Exile
- Recognition and Later Life
- Fate during World War I
Zinaida Zhunchenko-Hernngross
A dedicated monarchist and ardent opponent of revolutionary parties, Zinaida Zhunchenko-Hernngross played a pivotal role in the Russian political landscape.
Early Life and Involvement in Revolutionary Circles
Born into a noble family, Zhunchenko-Hernngross initially supported the revolutionary movement. However, her views shifted after witnessing the escalating violence and unrest. In 1896, she infiltrated a terrorist group led by Ivan Rasputia, which planned to assassinate Emperor Nicholas II. Her actions led to the group's arrest and her exile to Kutaisi.
Collaboration with the Secret Police
During her exile, Zhunchenko-Hernngross married a medical student and resumed her work as a secret agent for the Moscow Okhrana. She played a crucial role in monitoring the activities of Russian revolutionary emigrants. In 1903, she returned to Russia and joined the Socialist Revolutionary Party.
Exposure and Exile
In 1909, Zhunchenko-Hernngross's identity was exposed by Vladimir Burtsev, forcing her to flee to Germany. Despite pressure from the German police, she was allowed to remain in the country at the request of the Russian Department of Police. Her activities continued to draw scrutiny, with Karl Liebknecht questioning her presence in the Prussian Parliament.
Recognition and Later Life
Prime Minister Pyotr Stolypin praised Zhunchenko-Hernngross's intelligence, loyalty, and selflessness in a report to Emperor Nicholas II. She later expressed her gratitude for a generous pension granted to her by the Ministry of Interior.
Fate during World War I
With the outbreak of World War I, Zhunchenko-Hernngross was arrested in Germany on suspicion of espionage. She remained imprisoned until 1917, whereafter her fate is unknown.
