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1803 in Russia

Explore 7 historical events and records for Russia in 1803.

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Historical records for Russia in 1803

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1803

Circumnavigation

Bellingshousen, Fabian Gottlieb von · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

1st Russian navigator to circumnavigate the globe

1803

Discovery of Alexander Island

Bellingshousen, Fabian Gottlieb von · Alexander Island · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Discovers Alexander Island

1803

Discovery of Peter I Island

Bellingshousen, Fabian Gottlieb von · Peter I Island · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Discovers Peter I Island

1803

Education Reform

Alexander I · Russia · House / House of Holstein

Expands the state education system through new school districts and a more structured hierarchy of institutions.

1803

Free Cultivators Decree

Alexander I · Russia · House / House of Holstein

Allows landowners voluntarily to free serfs with land by agreement under the Free Cultivators decree.

1803

Inspector

Arakcheyev · Inspector General · Warfare / Military

Appointed Inspector General

1803

Reform of Armed Forces

Arakcheyev · Inspector General · Warfare / Military

Reorganizes the artillery branch of the army

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