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1861 in Russia

Explore 9 historical events and records for Russia in 1861.

Historical records for Russia in 1861

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Chemical Structure Theory

Butlerov, Alexander Mikhailovich ยท Speyer ยท Chemist ยท Science / Chemistry

Presents the theory that chemical properties depend on molecular structure.

Intermezzo In Modo Classico

Mussorgsky, Modest ยท Arts / Classical Music

Composes, "Intermezzo In Modo Classico"

Peasant Civil Rights

Alexander II ยท Russia ยท Government / Government of Russia

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

Rebellion of Rebels in Poland

Alexander II ยท Revolution / Revolution of Russia

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

Redemption Payments

Alexander II ยท Russia ยท Government / Government of Russia

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

Reform of Taxation

Alexander II ยท Moscow ยท Government / Government of Russia

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

Serfdom

Alexander II ยท House / House of Holstein

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

The House of the Dead

Dostoevsky, Fyodor ยท Arts / Literature

Publication of "The House of the Dead"

Theory of Molecular Structure

Butlerov, Alexander Mikhailovich ยท Speyer ยท Chemist ยท Science / Chemistry

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

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