Gold Standard
A decree introduces gold coinage and establishes a ruble parity of 0.77 grams of fine gold.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1897 in Russia
Explore 10 historical events and records for Russia in 1897.
Historical records for Russia in 1897
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January
February
Siberian Exile
Is exiled to Siberia after arrest for underground activity.
June
Working Hours Law
Supports limits on factory working hours.
Other events (month unknown)
Capture of Port Arthur
The Russians capture Port Arthur from the Chinese
Commander of Baltic Fleet
Appointed Commander of the Baltic Fleet
Health of Anton Chekhov
Chekhov suffers a major haemorrhage of the lungs while on a visit to Moscow and, with great difficulty, is persuaded to enter a clinic, where the doctors diagnosed tuberculosis on the upper part of his lungs and ordered a change
Radio Detection
Uses radio apparatus to detect lightning and develop wireless signalling.
Rasputin Undertakes Religious Pilgrimage
Grigori Rasputin visited a monastery at Verkhoturye, an important episode in his emerging identity as a religious wanderer.
Siege of Port Arthur
Recommends the siezure of Port Arthur which leads the war with Japan
South Russian Workers Union
Trotsky helps organize the South Russian Workers Union in Nikolayev
How these records were prepared
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