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1857 in Russia

Explore 4 historical events and records for Russia in 1857.

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Historical records for Russia in 1857

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1857

Birth of Mikhail Vasilyevich Alekseyev

Alekseyev, Mikhail Vasilyevich · Warfare / Military

Birth of Mikhail Vasilyevich Alekseyev

1857

Birth of rocket pioneer Konstantin Tsiolkovskii

Tsiolkovskii, Konstantin · Science / Astronomy

Birth of rocket pioneer Konstantin Tsiolkovskii

1857

Press

Herzen, Alexander Ivonovich · London · Editor of Bell · Media / Media

Founds the Bell, 1st opposition paper smuggled into Russia. Appointed Editor of The Bell

1857

Secret Committee on Peasant Affairs

Alexander II · House / House of Holstein

Appoints a secret committee to examine proposals for reforming serfdom.

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