Russia's First Revolutionaries: The Decembrists (All Parts)

Summary by Krater

This video details the origins, planning, and execution of the Decemberist revolt by Russian army officers in 1825, culminating in the failed uprising on Senate Square in St. Petersburg and its severe aftermath.

From the video

Answers: What was the Decemberist revolt in Russia?

• Decemberist revolt
• Russian history 1825
• Secret societies in Russia
• Senate Square uprising
• Emperor Nicholas I
• Constitutional reform in Russia

What it concludes

• The Decemberist revolt was Russia's first organized political uprising by reform-minded army officers seeking to end autocracy and serfdom.
• Despite being poorly planned and ultimately failing on Senate Square, the Decemberist uprising inspired future generations of Russian revolutionaries.