23 May 1840Leaves Russia on his way to LondonNicholas I
Leaves Russia on his way to London
Historical records for Russia in 1840, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Leaves Russia on his way to London
Disembarks from the Dutch steamer, "Cyclops". Arrives in Britain for the 1st time in 25 years
Pays a visit to Queen Victoria
"A Hero of Our Time", classic of Russian realism
Russia & Britain agree to support Turkey & defend the Bosphorous
Birth of Peter Tchaikovsky
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