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What was the purpose of the special political regime known as 'oprichnina'?
To divide the country into two parts based on territorial landmarks
Who were the primary targets of the special corps of loyalist oprichniks?
Boyars and potential plotters
Who were the leaders of the oprichniks?
Feodor Basmanov, Bogdan Belsky, Afanasy Vyazemsky, Malyuta Skuratov
Which event led to the dissolution of oprichnina in 1572?
The raid of Crimean Tatars in 1571
What activities were oprichniks involved in during their period of operation?
Internal terror, purges, massacre of Novgorod
What was the territorial division created by Ivan IV's 'oprichnina' based on?
Personal landmark of tzar and landmarks of gentry and free peasants
Test your knowledge on the special political regime known as 'oprichnina' established by Ivan the Terrible in 1565-1572. Learn about the territorial division of the country, the role of oprichniks, and the impact of this regime on Russian history.
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