December 20, 1917: Cheka Secret Police Founded

The All-Russian Extraordinary Commission for Combating Counterrevolution and Sabotage — Cheka for short — was a secret government organization, and precursor to the infamous KGB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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