Discovery of Antarctica
Records sighting ice-covered Antarctic land during the Russian expedition, one of the earliest sightings of the continent
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1820 in Russia
Explore 8 historical events and records for Russia in 1820.
Historical records for Russia in 1820
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January
Discovery of Antarctica
Commands Mirny alongside Bellingshausen's Vostok during the Russian sighting of Antarctic land
October
Congress of Troppau
Attends the Congress of Troppau as the eastern monarchies debate intervention against revolutionary governments.
Other events (month unknown)
Major General
Suppresses an insurrection in the Caucasus, for which service he is raised to the rank of major-general
Ode to Liberty
Publication of "Ode to Liberty", causes his exile to South Russia
Ode to Liberty", causes his exile to South Russia
Publication of "Ode to Liberty", causes his exile to South Russia
Rebellion of Rebels in Caucasus
Suppresses an insurrection in the Caucasus, for which service he is raised to the rank of major-general
Rule of Caucasus
Suppresses an insurrection in the Caucasus, for which service he is raised to the rank of major-general
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