The Decembrist Revolt
Unsuccessful uprising by Russian revolutionaries.
Following the death of Alexander I, a group of liberal members of
the upper classes and military officers staged a rebellion in an
effort to prevent the accession of Nicholas I. The poorly
organized revolt was easily suppressed. Afterwards 289
Decembrists were tried; five were executed, 31 imprisoned, and
the rest banished to Siberia.
Their martyrdom inspired later generations of Russian
dissidents.
♣ Interesting links:
Decembrist Revolt ~ Wikipedia
Decembrist Revolt: 1825 ~ Thenagain .
com
Decembrist Revolt ~ Britannica Concise (for
the summary above)
