Birth of Leon Trotsky
Leon Trotsky is born Lev Davidovich Bronshtein in Yanovka, Kherson Province of the Russian Empire (todays Bobrynets Raion, Kirovohrad Oblast, Ukraine)
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1879 in Russia
Explore 11 historical events and records for Russia in 1879.
Historical records for Russia in 1879
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Black Repartition
Joins the non-violent Black Repartition minority
Constitution of Russia
The National Assembly introduces a Constitution. Appointed monarchical head of State, ruled by him with Russian advisers
Education
To support his family and pay his tuition fees, he daily writes short, humorous sketches and vignettes of contemporary Russian life, many under pseudonyms such as "Antosha Chekhonte" and "Man without a Spleen". Gains admission to the medical school at Moscow University
Education
Joins the Russian Army at 19 and attended the Nikolaevsky Military Academy in St. Petersburg from 1879 to 1882
Emergency Governors-General
Creates emergency governor-generalships with extensive powers to combat revolutionary violence.
Eugene Onegin
Composes, "Eugene Onegin"
Head of State
Appointed monarchical head of State, ruled by him with Russian advisers
Imperial Train Bombing Attempt
People's Will attempts to destroy the imperial train with explosives, but the attack fails.
National Assembly
The National Assembly introduces a Constitution
Soloviev Assassination Attempt
Survives an assassination attempt when Alexander Soloviev fires repeatedly at him near the Winter Palace.
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