Historical Events tagged with "serfdom"

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

Alexander II Frees the Serfs in Russia

March 3rd, 1861 164 years ago

Emancipation Manifesto was signed by Tsar Alexander II, abolishing serfdom in Russia. The decision aimed to modernize the country and alleviate social tensions, granting freedom to millions of serfs who had been tied to the land and their landlords. This significant reform was seen as a necessary step towards economic development and the creation of a more mobile labor force. The manifesto laid the groundwork for a series of radical changes in Russian society.

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Politics & Government

Decembrist Revolt Against Czar Nicholas I

December 26th, 1825 199 years ago

A group of Russian army officers and intellectuals known as the Decembrists rose up in St. Petersburg against Czar Nicholas I, advocating for constitutional reform and the abolition of serfdom. The uprising, fueled by discontent with autocratic rule, was met with immediate and brutal suppression by loyalist forces. The leaders were arrested, executed, or exiled, marking a significant moment in Russia's struggle for liberal ideals and civil liberties.

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