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Russia in 1861

Historical records for Russia in 1861, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

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1861Chemical Structure TheoryAlexander Mikhailovich Butlerov

Speyer · Science / Chemistry

Presents the theory that chemical properties depend on molecular structure.

1861Intermezzo In Modo ClassicoModest Mussorgsky

Arts / Classical Music

Composes, "Intermezzo In Modo Classico"

1861Peasant Civil RightsAlexander II

Russia · Government / Government of Russia

The emancipation settlement grants former serfs legal rights to marry, own property, trade, and use the courts.

1861Reballion of Rebels in PolandAlexander II

Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Russian authorities use martial law and military force against the January Uprising in Poland.

1861Redemption PaymentsAlexander II

Russia · Government / Government of Russia

The emancipation settlement introduces long-term redemption payments for many peasant land allotments.

1861Reform of TaxationAlexander II

Moscow · Government / Government of Russia

The emancipation settlement requires many peasants to make long-term redemption payments for land allotments.

1861SerfdomAlexander II

House / House of Holstein

Issues the Emancipation Manifesto abolishing the legal institution of serfdom for privately owned peasants.

1861The House of the DeadFyodor Dostoevsky

Arts / Literature

Publication of "The House of the Dead"

1861Theory of Molecular StructureAlexander Mikhailovich Butlerov

Speyer · Science / Chemistry

The achievement marks theory of molecular structure as an important Russian scientific milestone.

Names involved

Alexander IIAlexander Mikhailovich ButlerovFyodor DostoevskyModest Mussorgsky

Places involved

MoscowRussiaSpeyer

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