In this chapter you will read about the Decembrists and their uprising of 1825. Specifically, consider the following questions:
Who were the Decembrists? Consider their social, economic, and political place in Russian society.
What historical events and social trends sparked their uprising?
What were their political goals?
What happened to them?
After you read this text, you may want to read the text for Chapter 15 and learn about the Decembrists’ wives and their place in Russian social history.
