In the history of Lithuania, which notorious Tsarist Governor-General was dubbed 'the Hangman' (Kariuvynikas) for brutal executions following the 1863 uprising?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Mikhail Muravyov
- Step 1: General Mikhail Muravyov crushed the uprising through public executions at Lukiškės Square, mass deportations to Siberia, and cultural bans. Answer: Mikhail Muravyov. Why not the others: Suvorov crushed the 1794 uprising, and Stolypin was prime minister in 1906.
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