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Emancipation Speech

Russia · Government / Government of Russia. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1856Date range
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Chronological records

1856

Alexander II1856

Moscow · Government / Government of Russia

Tells Moscow nobles that it is better to abolish serfdom from above than wait for it to end through revolt.

Names involved

Alexander II

Provenance

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