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1859 in Russia

Explore 3 historical events and records for Russia in 1859.

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Historical records for Russia in 1859

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1859

Dvoryanskoye gnezdo

Turgenev, Ivan Sergeyevich · Arts / Literature

Publication of "Dvoryanskoye gnezdo"

1859

Editing Commissions

Alexander II · Saint Petersburg · Government / Government of Russia

Supports the editing commissions that turn provincial emancipation proposals into draft legislation.

1859

Surrender of Imam Shamil

Alexander II · Gunib · Warfare / Russia War

Russian forces capture Imam Shamil, breaking organised resistance in the eastern Caucasus.

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