World War I and the Occupation of Galicia (1914–1917)
The empire mass-mobilizes Ukrainians in the world war: "During the war years, 3.5 million Ukrainians were mobilized into the ranks of the Russian army (by other data – 4.5 million)"[1]. In the course of the offensive Galicia was occupied: "As a result of the operation, Galicia and Bukovyna were taken, out of which the Galician governorate-general was formed"[2] – with a policy of destroying Ukrainian institutions.
Actors
| ID | Name | Procedures |
|---|---|---|
| G0009 | Russian Empire | 3 |
Instruments Applied
| ID | Name | Procedures |
|---|---|---|
| S0012 | Occupation and Controlled Administrations | 1 |
| S0010 | Regular Army | 1 |
| S0017 | Secret Police and Security Services | 1 |
Procedures Carried Out
The forced conscription of millions into the imperial army: "During the war years, 3.5 million Ukrainians were mobilized into the ranks of the Russian army (by other data – 4.5 million out of a total of 15.5 million)"[1].
The purge of Ukrainian institutions and the persecution of the movement's leaders. Hrushevsky was "arrested by the gendarmerie in Kyiv on December 11, 1914, and accused of Austrophilia and involvement in creating the Legion of Ukrainian Sich Riflemen. He was sent into exile to Simbirsk"[2], then transferred to Kazan with a teaching ban and stripped of his professorship.
The mass deportation of the civilian population of occupied Galicia: "The Greek Catholic clergy suffered particular persecution. On September 18, 1914, Metropolitan A. Sheptytsky was arrested and taken away to Russia. In all, thousands of Galicians were removed as hostages (through Kyiv alone about 12 thousand passed)"[1].