Nykyfor Hryhoriv
Никифор Григор'єв
c.1885–1919
✕ Killed in a confrontation with Makhno’s side in 1919
Ukrainian otaman who turned against his Red allies
Moved from anti-Hetman forces through the Directory to Red service, then rebelled in May 1919. His troops committed anti-Jewish massacres. He was killed in a confrontation with Makhno’s side in July, and should not be confused with the socialist politician of a similar name.
Related historical events
- 1917–1921Ukraine’s revolution and warsUkrainian otaman who turned against his Red alliesMoved from anti-Hetman forces through the Directory to Red service, then rebelled in May 1919. His troops committed anti-Jewish massacres. He was killed in a confrontation with Makhno’s side in July, and should not be confused with the socialist politician of a similar name.
- 1918–1922The Civil War and Foreign InterventionUkrainian otaman who turned against his Red alliesMoved from anti-Hetman forces through the Directory to Red service, then rebelled in May 1919. His troops committed anti-Jewish massacres. He was killed in a confrontation with Makhno’s side in July, and should not be confused with the socialist politician of a similar name.
Revolution and independence wars
Moved from anti-Hetman forces through the Directory to Red service, then rebelled in May 1919. His troops committed anti-Jewish massacres. He was killed in a confrontation with Makhno’s side in July, and should not be confused with the socialist politician of a similar name.