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1875 in Russia

Explore 7 historical events and records for Russia in 1875.

Historical records for Russia in 1875

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Balkan Crisis Diplomacy

Alexander II ยท Saint Petersburg ยท Government / Government of Russia

Supports diplomatic efforts to address unrest in the Ottoman Balkans while initially avoiding immediate war.

Birth of Xenia Alexandrovna

Alexander III ยท Saint Petersburg ยท House / House of Holstein

His daughter Xenia Alexandrovna is born into the imperial family.

Cession of Kurile Islands

Alexander II ยท Kurile Islands ยท House / House of Holstein

Under the Treaty of Saint Petersburg, Russia cedes the Kurile Islands to Japan in exchange for undisputed possession of Sakhalin.

Death of Modest Mussorgsky

Mussorgsky, Modest ยท Arts / Classical Music

Death of Modest Mussorgsky

Rule of Sakhalin

Alexander II ยท Sakhalin ยท House / House of Holstein

Under the Treaty of Saint Petersburg, Japan recognises undisputed Russian sovereignty over Sakhalin.

Treaty of Saint Petersburg

Alexander II ยท Saint Petersburg ยท House / House of Holstein

The Treaty of Saint Petersburg gives Russia undisputed possession of Sakhalin while Japan receives the Kurile Islands.

Treaty of Saint Petersburg

Ignatyev ยท Saint Petersburg ยท Head of Asiatic Department ยท Government / Government of Russia

Japan recognizes the sovereignty of Russia over the Kurile Islands & Sakhalin

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