Historical Events tagged with "lazarev"

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Exploration & Discovery

Russian Expedition Discovers Antarctica

January 27th, 1820 205 years ago

A Russian expedition, commanded by Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen and Mikhail Petrovich Lazarev, successfully reached the Antarctic coastline, marking a significant milestone in the exploration of the southern hemisphere. This venture aimed to determine the existence of a southern continent, as speculated by earlier navigators. The journey was part of a broader Russian naval expedition which began in 1819. With skilled navigation and determination, the crew approached the previously uncharted frozen landscape, identifying various ice formations and leading the way for future expeditions.

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