Constitution of Russia
A clandestine Polish National Government directs the January Uprising against Russian rule.
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1863 in Russia
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Historical records for Russia in 1863
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Constitution of Russia
Refuses demands for a Polish constitution while the January Uprising challenges Russian authority.
Diet of Finland
Reconvenes the Finnish Diet after a long interruption, restoring a measure of constitutional activity in Finland.
Emancipation of Appanage Peasants
Extends personal freedom to peasants living on lands belonging to the imperial family.
Governor
Appointed Governor General of Wilno
Independence of Poland
Rejects Polish constitutional demands as the January Uprising seeks greater national autonomy.
Inhibitory Brain Reflexes
The achievement marks inhibitory brain reflexes as an important Russian scientific milestone.
Military Corporal Punishment Reform
Approves the abolition of many degrading corporal punishments in the Russian military.
National Government
The underground Polish National Government coordinates resistance to Russian rule during the January Uprising.
Rebellion of defeat the January
Russian forces defeat the January Uprising and restore imperial control over the Polish territories.
Rebellion of forces suppress the
Russian forces suppress the uprising in Warsaw while the imperial government rejects Polish constitutional demands.
Rebellion of Rebels in Warsaw
Russian authorities suppress the insurgent administration centred on Warsaw during the January Uprising.
Rebellion of Rebels in Wilno
Becomes known as the "hangman of Wilno"
Rebellion of suppress the January
Russian forces suppress the January Uprising, and many participants are imprisoned, executed, or exiled.
Reflexes of the Brain
Publishes a physiological explanation of reflex activity in the brain.
Reform of Armed Forces
Removes some corporal punishment. Reduces length of service from 25 to 16 years. Creates the office of Chief of Staff. Creates military districts
Rule of Poland
Strengthens Russian control over Poland after suppressing the January Uprising.
University Statute
Approves a university statute restoring substantial academic and administrative autonomy to universities.
What Is To Be Done
Publication of "What Is To Be Done", a type of manual for a revolutionary
What Is To Be Done", a type of manual
Publication of "What Is To Be Done", a type of manual for a revolutionary
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