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1840 in Russia

Explore 6 historical events and records for Russia in 1840.

Historical records for Russia in 1840

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May

Leaves Russia on his way to London

Nicholas I ยท Saint Petersburg ยท Government / Government of Russia

Leaves Russia on his way to London

June

Visit to Woolwich

Nicholas I ยท Woolwich ยท Government / Government of Russia

Disembarks from the Dutch steamer, "Cyclops". Arrives in Britain for the 1st time in 25 years

Visit to London

Nicholas I ยท London ยท Government / Government of Russia

Pays a visit to Queen Victoria

Other events (month unknown)

A Hero of Our Time

Lermontov, Mikhail Yurevich ยท Arts / Literature

"A Hero of Our Time", classic of Russian realism

Agreement on Support Turkey & defend the Bosphorous

Nicholas I ยท Bosphorous ยท Government / Government of Russia

Russia & Britain agree to support Turkey & defend the Bosphorous

Birth of Peter Tchaikovsky

Tchaikovsky, Peter ยท Votkinsk ยท Arts / Classical Music

Birth of Peter Tchaikovsky

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