Revolt Against the Tsar: The Decembrists

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This is the story of the Decembrist revolt of 1825, in which a group of army officers tried to change the course of Russian history by overturning the country's traditional systems of autocratic government and serfdom. In St.Petersburg, the chaos of the interregnum following Emperor Alexander's death was exploited by the Decembrists, who attempted to launch a military coup. While in Ukraine, the Decembrists' Southern Society planned its own military revolt. This video follows the course of both risings, the aftermath, and how future Russian reformers and revolutionaries viewed the Decembrist revolt.
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[@EpichistoryTv]

Welcome to the second and final part of our Decembrists series, in which we cover the revolts themselves, both in St.Petersburg and Ukraine. Hope you enjoy. Get your MyHeritage free trial and 50% discount here: bit.ly/3tLEPXa And don't forget to visit our Patreon page for early access, exclusive updates and votes on future series!

[@emmanuelfernandez04]

Great Video, I wonder what new video you will upload next

[@zaynevanday142]

They failed to plan for all outcomes those troops just standing around in the square was just asking for failure the most important goal should have been control of the Tzar this in my opinion was the singular thing that brought about failure

[@jl88570]

Fantastic work man. Please make videos for the American and the French revolution (maybe and the Greek if you want, it wouldn't bother me 😉🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷), sooner or later please.

[@dr.floridaman4805]

Roe v. Wade overturned Great day HUGE WIN

[@nicolasmaximilianosegererr1311]

Cuando y de que se tratara el próximo video amigo?

[@WallyBDO]

"he was demoted for laziness...he was poor, without friends" could this be my ancestor?

[@jebbroham1776]

Lmao. I think we all have one of those in our past friend.

[@russiauncensored7788]

you forgot to mention the unforetold amount of debt

[@JC-hu3yj]

We all have one of those losers in our family / former group of friends.

[@onetwothreefourfive12345]

Hahaha

[@jonnyqwst]

He was rude also. My ancestor.

[@J_Stronsky]

Kakhovsky - Doesn't do the one thing he was meant to do, assassinate Nicholas. Also Kakhovsky - Shoots everyone who tries to de-escalate the situation peacefully. What a guy

[@samurguy9906]

Probably not the man to give such an important role

[@bongibot1104]

Lazy and incompetent. Now we see why he was considered such, not sure why the Decembrists trusted him.with that job considering his track record lmao

[@skippyskippy7687]

@@bongibot1104 The whole thing is just golden opportunity wasted by incompetent and unlucky people. The "kingslayer" is an idiot that shot everybody but the king. The head of the coup lost his balls the very morning of the uprising and the loudest advocate for revolution of the northern society got too ill to do anything useful. Saddening considering the southern society was crippled by their failure as well.

[@KT-ki6gz]

They picked the most incompetent idiot to do one of the most important jobs lol

[@ethandrake5380]

@@bongibot1104 loyalty?

[@ScorpoYT]

Truly one of the most underrated events in history

[@thetryleague7978]

Also the inspiration for War and Peace, which was meant to be the prelude for a work specifically on the Decemberists

[@julianius484]

*In Russian history

[@krzysztofmichniewicz6247]

Why? What it gave as effect? What it changed?

[@chrisedrev9519]

Waiting for a Le Russian RevolutionS video. :P

[@SureSShuffle]

Its like a lads night out gone wrong and everyones dies. 2 people have completely wandered off, everyones phones have died so no one can communicate and half the guys are stuck outside a club not being let in

[@jebbroham1776]

"What a miserable country. They can't even hang us properly." Damn, what a macabre sense of humor they had back then, even after being hung unsuccessfully.

[@timby2383]

ikr, even the Tsar and his cronies said that they were surprised, they weren't shot first.

[@mau345]

What a line

[@SVASH-hz5ji]

That's why Nicolas should've stick to quartering. No chance of failure when they're chopped to pieces!

[@denisl2760]

@@SVASH-hz5ji Not chopped, pulled apart by horses. I think I'd much rather be chopped.

[@konradcurze939]

@@denisl2760 that's only after your genitals are cut off and your guts pulled out

[@mphet1000]

This video is made with much better quality than the revolt itself

[@paranoidandroid6095]

Sad but true

[@user-lb4ll9sq8g]

Hope u can do better

[@anibalraymundo6155]

😄😁😆🤣😂🤚😅

[@madhurawat155]

That's not too difficult 🤣 But the video was great no doubt.

[@bluemoondiadochi]

THIS COMMENT IS GOLD!!! XD XD XD

[@jeanlannes8710]

Fascinating story, thanks for unpacking a story I have never heard of. Loved this mini-series, cannot wait for 1848!

[@jagannon13]

1848 is such a clusterf*** of a year. Some successes, mostly failures. Would love an epic history of 1848!

[@mussaaliyev5922]

"The decembrists, who lived in hard labor and in exile with a spiritual life, returned after 30 years in Siberia cheerful, intelligent, joyful, and those who remained in Russia and spent their lives in the service, cards, balls were pathetic ruins, whom no one needs, who nave nothing good to remember about their lives. How joyful the condemned and exiled were, and how unhappy the survivors were. After 30 years, it became clear that happiness is not in Siberia and not in Petersburg, but in the spirit of people..." Leo Tolstoy.

[@command_unit7792]

Tolstoy was always a Decemberist fanboy...

[@mussaaliyev5922]

@@command_unit7792 even more importantly he was an admirer of human character. His novels always impressed me by how deep the characters were: personal growth, habits, feelings, lines... It's so easy to spot 2 or 3 his characters in our family or in friend's society. It's almost like Tolstoy knew every person in the world to build characters with such preciseness. He knew people very well and how he refers to heroes of December just tells us how big of a character they had. To doubt the "Godness" of the Tsar is already unique, but to stick to it, plan a coup, become a victim of your own thoughts, be sent to Siberia and after all that never doubt but be more convinced in your ideas and ideals..!

[@user-jf8pj7wb5n]

There is a misconception that people were sent to Siberia to die. But in fact, people were sent there to take care of the development of the region.

[@pablojn4826]

@@user-jf8pj7wb5n This video very correctly stated that at the end

[@friskyy6989]

Well said tolstoy

[@EpicHistoryRu]

Это прекрасный рассказ, созданный совместно. Очень хорошая работа. This is a beautiful story, created together. Very good work.

[@derpynerdy6294]

i was confused at first.. 🤣

[@kotemura9090]

У вас ус отклеился.

[@kirillslepnev1650]

@@kotemura9090 только русские смогут это понять))

[@kotemura9090]

@@kirillslepnev1650 Я долго не втыкал, почему настолько каноничное изложение истории России на западном канале. ))

[@user-lt8le3de1c]

I'm especially interested in watching. I live in the city of St. Petersburg. When you live in the city of St. Petersburg, and all the events described are not far from your home, university and work ... these are completely different impressions))) I love Epic History TV. Big thanks!!!

[@hutdweller7430]

stick with the Traditional Russian view. They were corrupt evil freemasons trying to infiltrate government for their own sakes

[@madskristiansen]

When I started the first episode, it was right after I had read War and Peace. I could recognise many names of the officers. Fitting given that the book was originally supposed to be about the Decembrists.

[@sodog44]

The movie about this event was insane! That grapeshot scene was brutal, but so amazingly done.

[@JayzsMr]

I wish there were better English subtitles for it

[@EVZYL]

@@JayzsMr or learn Russian. I did!

[@scipioafricanus6417]

Your way of presenting the coup really reveals the potential for a great board game!

[@samurguy9906]

Ha, that’s what I was thinking! It actually reminded me of the board game Junta, though that has a much more cynical and satirical theme.

[@Homeschoolsw6]

No Gamers going out on the ice with cannon around.

[@1Anime4you]

That was total chaos. It is heartbreaking to see people in the past with something so very close to our modern leanings and sensibilities fail so miserably. Salute to all those brave, young men who dared to imagine a better society for their fellow countrymen.

[@joeblue6325]

It's been the history of civilizations since thousands of years wherever evil and greedy leaders oppressed their people.

[@fedorevdokimenko3978]

There is famous saying: “He who is not a républicain at twenty compels one to doubt the generosity of his heart; but he who, after thirty, persists, compels one to doubt the soundness of his mind.” Anselme Polycarpe Batbie (19th century academic jurist). Sometimes this quote people give to Cherchill. Decembrists were naive and romantic fools without any chance to success. The sad situation is that previous Emperor didn't touch them, he waited and hoped for years that they'd grow up and stop their game of republic/democracy. Maybe he respected them for their deeds on the frontlines of Napoleonic wars and didn't want to harm them brutaly. But they used his death as a sign to guide their romantic game to a bloodbath end. A bunch of young men lined up three elite regiments in front of cannon muzzles like skittles. Even new emperor Nicolas waited them for the half of the day to go home and even sent famous and popular people to talk to them, but they killed negotiators. And all of that for beautyfull but empty words they wrote in constitutions.

[@rileybrock9340]

@@fedorevdokimenko3978 indeed

[@vorynrosethorn903]

They were incompetent fools and had they succeeded Russia would have been drowned in the blood of innocents a century earlier, though at the very least they likely weren't inhuman monsters to the same extent and merely would have killed though their lack of capability like the provisional government ultimately did by opening the door to evil things.

[@kelvinosas6518]

The better society being ending up as America's bitch right?

[@Grevmoror]

It's always a lovely tour de force through historic events - and this was no different. Much appreciated!

[@Sheepmetalrn]

The decembrists all flaking out last minute reminds me of trying to schedule absolutely anything with my friends.

[@mikemartin709]

How lucky we are Gentlemen, to be able to digest such content. Very well done

[@ddc2957]

That blend between the soundtrack & the ticking clock element is the type of involvement I’ve come to expect from this channel. It’s fun to pinpoint musical tracks within these videos too & see where they were used during the Napoleonic series.

[@sumedhraosurendramalandkar4056]

The wonderful narration, the beautiful battle plans nd maps, the smashing music! U never fail to impress us

[@ISawABear]

One thing that's indisputable with the movie Union of Salvation: The soundtrack kicks ass.

[@kingleonidasoffical]

Are we not going to talk about how this would make a great strategy game where you could play the decembrists or emperor

[@tmontgomery7592]

For the Emperor , my armour is contempt, faith is my shield.

[@morammofilmsph1540]

If you play Napoleon Total War, you could trigger an event of this sort if you spark a revolution among the upper class citizens playing as the Russian faction.

[@kingleonidasoffical]

Yeah but like securing divisions and stuff like that

[@alexzero3736]

Try Fire and Maneuver. Represents 19th century warfare nice.

[@Beef7599]

Such a tragic story, and a potential turning point of history. Just imagine how different 19th century Europe would've turned out if the Russians hadn't kept crushing liberal revolutions in central Europe

[@robertopalomino4604]

Communism might have never existed.

[@sergeyn87]

Absolutely! There could have been no world wars. At least the First World War as it happened with the clash of the central powers with the Entente.

[@shivanshna7618]

Can't imagine how powerful a more industrialized Russia could have been who knows it could have turn in another Prussia with high focus on armed forces or it could have burned itself in various civil wars so it is big if.

[@sergeyn87]

@@shivanshna7618 The origins of the civil war were precisely in the fact that modernization was not carried out earlier. And in general, if it were not for the First World War, then the revolution and the civil war would also not have been in such a cruel form. The cruelty of the civil war is born of the cruelty of the fields of the First World War.

[@shivanshna7618]

@@sergeyn87 yeah I know but french revolution have taught some time we are just changing a one autocrat to another (especially Robespierre) and considering Russian size it could have been a shit show but your right we could have atleast avoided massacre which was WW1 .

[@DGordillo123]

Thank you so much, I've always been intrigued by this event but I always found the information about it a bit difficult to go through. Thank you for presenting it in such a clear and awesome narrative!

[@felipemaciel7144]

What a story! With so much time invested and an amazing quality of the video. There are many history channels in KZbin, but Epic History TV is truly the best of the best. If you are a history lover like me, you can’t deny how much knowledge you get in all the videos. Keep up the good work and I wish always success to Epic History TV.

[@pog-ify9738]

Finally, this is out. I've been waiting for this since the end of my classes, and now I get to watch it stress-free! Always a good historical documentary, Epic History TV!💯💯

[@user-eb8oy6ri9e]

Russia has an amazing history. read about the mysterious death of Emperor Alexander the First. there are versions that he did not die in 1825. much later, a poor old man appeared in Siberia. according to memoirs Local aristocrats, this elder knew the smallest details of the members of the imperial family. He was very poorly dressed, but knew several languages, excellent manners and education. So this is Russia's greatest mystery of the 19th century. I write Russian using Google translate

[@charlotteleates9375]

The sheer quality and knowledge put into this documentary, it’s ineffable! There are no words! Bravo! 👏🏻

[@jeffgould4541]

Love this channel!! It's way better than anything on tv shows. I wish Epic history could put out a video every day!!! I really look forward to there videos keep them coming!! 😃👍👍

[@dubbyx8490]

I am seriously considering becoming a Patreon member.. The sheer quality and artistic styles of these videos are breathtaking.. Bravo!

[@alirezasadeghi3467]

The ending with the portrait of executed Decemberists is epic.

[@thebrazenraven6889]

This was definitely one of my favorite series the channel has uploaded so far! Can't wait for a merch sale👍

[@rcoleman235]

This video like all others you produce has been remarkable. The execution segment is chilling and hard hitting. I can't wait for your next video I wish you could release one every day.

[@oriffel]

really bringing the A game drama on this one. very entertaining and informative video, can't wait for more!

[@christiaanventer423]

A brilliant video.Love the colour and animation. Makes it so clear.Can't wait for your next video!

[@ThroneOfBhaal]

These videos are beautifully made, well written and great fun! And props to Charles Nove! Couldn't ask for a better narrator for KZbin! :D

[@napoleonibonaparte7198]

On a further note, Russia would’ve been different had the radicals not assassinate Alexander II. Because of his assassination, his successor consigned Russia’s fate backwards, and sealing its fate towards Bolshevism. Alexander III thought that the liberalism that Alexander II promoted (and the upcoming constitution plans) caused his demise.

[@dr.floridaman4805]

Marxism in its many forms is death

[@justinlabrosse8506]

I agree with your opinion, Alexander III did roll back all of Alexander II reform's and did it more for self preservation rather then for stability of Russia since it satisfied the nobles for retaining power over the people it definitely caused huge discontent among the people.

[@MrTaxiRob]

weird that this doc didn't mention that at least one Decembrist joined Narodnaya Volya and attacked the tsar directly.... but missed

[@maou--sama]

the joke is that Alexander ll was assassinated on his way to submit a draft constitution for Russia to become a somewhat constitutional monarchy like after 1905 revolution

[@MrTaxiRob]

@@maou--sama "The People's Will" seemed to be blundering through history and shooting themselves in both feet. At least their hearts were in the right place.

[@rockharvey5787]

The Russian film “Union of Salvation” covers these events, and looks well done from the clips I’ve seen. I wish I could find it streaming somewhere.

[@Bebrylo]

It looks really good, but the scenario is pathetic. All heroes are poorly narrated, you can't understand their motives (because they are not shown), many of them have like 2-5 seconds of total screentime, and logic of heroes actions is totally absent. Furthemore, the film is sponsored by governement, so it has modern Russia's officials bias as a core: "Don't revolt - it causes blood. The tsar/president/governement will do everything for you. Just sit, remain silent and miserable"

[@belengauzer8858]

@@Bebrylo Господи, да иностранцам плевать на качество сюжета, пусть они посмотрят красивый блокбастер, чтобы чуть лучше узнать нашу историю, хватит к ним лезть с нашим недовольством и Бэдкомедианами, им это абсолютно не интересно.

[@TaterChip91]

Man, I am begging this channel to do a series on the American Civil War

[@cjimbeam2125]

I already saw earlier from early access. Just coming back to watch it again :) amazing job as always!

[@saadjadoon2085]

From start to finish u kept engaged such that even ones forget blink eye,such is your work ... outstanding and the background music ... another level. Thank EHTV for giving us another marvelous piece.......

[@Spidey5050]

I love your channel. I absolutely love maps and history and youve combined my two faves

[@Artur_M.]

It was an amazing pair of videos! It would be awesome if you'd make something like that about the November Uprising - a considerably larger event (I dare say more epic) with some of the same players involved, but somehow even less widely known. Plus, it would be a nice segue from the Decembrist to the revolutions of 1848.

[@xprincexofxsavagesx]

Not a good idea in the current political climate. Telling certain truths about such an event will draw the ire of Socialists. Who often mistakenly believe Lenin was opposed to Stalin and not Trotsky. Also, that's been covered a lot. Actual freedom fighters was quite a nice break from that drivel.

[@Artur_M.]

@@xprincexofxsavagesx I think there has been a misunderstanding, largely because I accidentally wrote '1948' instead of 1848 (and only now realized and corrected my mistake, thanks to your comment). I was writing about the November Uprising of 1830-1831.

[@squaredup1800]

@@xprincexofxsavagesx What are you talking about? What does Lenin have to do with something that took place in the 1830s? Are you high?

[@ChristopherRx]

Glad you made 2 parts to this! So much more information that I initially expected!

[@spookyboi8446]

So glad to be able to contribute to this incredible channel. To the immortal Epic History TV!

[@MrCinqyz]

Wow, absolutely fantastic use of city maps/movements, paintings, and photos!

[@brennanadams3635]

If I may, the Life-guard cavalry regiment is specifically a heavy cavalry or 'Cuirassier' regiment! Note in the paintings the regiment was painted wearing a backplate & breastplate. It was shown as well in the movie you mentioned! I loved seeing this video because it was one of my favourite historical moments! Love you guys so much!!

[@poggings3361]

Cannot wait for a video/documentary about WW2! You've done an amazing work on this video!

[@jona.scholt4362]

I've been listening to Mike Duncan's Revolutions podcast which is currently covering the Russian Revolution and this Epic History series is a great companion to that series; especially the early episodes that lay the foundation and touch on the Decembrists. Also, I can't wait for the 1848 series. That year of Pan-European revolutions is an event that is lacking quality content on KZbin. Glad that will be remedied!

[@theyaregone]

Great content as alsways!! We Russians history lovers appreciate your time and efforts to create this masterpice content!!!

[@kiepyon1]

You should stop russian from invading

[@vcanalyst]

I love the story telling. Including the voice and the music... Thank you

[@internetstrangerstrangerofweb]

YESSS!!! LETS GOOOO!! FINALLY SOME SORT OF DOCUMENTATION ABOUT THIS INSANE BATTLE!

[@KHK001]

Another great series! and congrats for 1.5m Subs

[@militarygearjunkie2522]

Great appreciation to the staff of Epic History TV from South Korea. 🇰🇷👏

[@yrsjhydjmdhyt]

Kudos Toby on another brilliant video! Beautiful artwork throughout the video added a wonderful perspective to the story being told!

[@archivesoffantasy5560]

Ran out of reply room in the other thread but for your whole “Britain has never defeated a white based army alone” well, has the US either?

[@yrsjhydjmdhyt]

@@archivesoffantasy5560 your whataboutism is strong as is your desperation…can’t contain yourself can you? Need to go to another video to comment huh?

[@archivesoffantasy5560]

@@yrsjhydjmdhyt not whataboutism to point out hypocrisy. Where’s the US war victories against white based armies with no allies? And if there aren’t any, why not mention it of both nations in your comment ? Whatever meaning you meant to imply behind it of Britain’s military force is then subsequently true for the US right?

[@yrsjhydjmdhyt]

@@archivesoffantasy5560 oh yes it is whataboutism…since you are completing ignoring the original comment under which the thread was created; it has nothing to do with US.

[@archivesoffantasy5560]

@@yrsjhydjmdhyt so basically you agree the US would also fit the category of “no war victory agaisnt white based army alone.” And while the original chat might not have mentioned the US, I do find it amusing the criteria you used to assess Britain’s military history is a criteria that perfectly fits the US too. But instead of mentioning that you go with the whole Washington’s farmers narrative. Everything you implied by using that assessment of Britain’s military is subsequently true of America’s.

[@Novgorod_Republic]

Such a high quality video and it gives a strong vibe of some kind of board game or something. Would be cool if there was some kind of game about this event. Well, at least we have this video now.

[@mabkacfihlmkfmfhi8816]

OMG, that background tone catches my ear every time. I can see Hans Zimmer jealous crying in the corner😂 Keep up the good work guys you doing great🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@wesleyzhang1301]

The move to rename the square back to the Senate Square in 2008 told a lot.

[@sodinc]

What exactly?

[@ilya2226]

Well, only an ignorant person or bolshevik would praise decembrists. Their actions, if successful, would have led to a civil war in Russia. So I'm with Putin on that one.

[@Dayz3O6]

@@ilya2226 look at this commie

[@eridan7790]

@@ilya2226 Only ignorant persons are with Putin.You think that he won't touch you because you are in Putin's Team?What an ignorance.

[@lysenkotheory3400]

@@ilya2226 Putin didn't rename it kiddo it was the President before him. The Bolshevik chads aren't the same as the bourgeois aristocrat revolutionaries as the decembrists, though they both represent historical progress. Seethe + Cope

[@oastyotter533]

Such an informative and thrilling video, it reminds me of what the late Qing dynasty that was know as the 'hundred days reform' which to me shares some similarities with the Decembrist. Hopefully it would be covered by your channel in the future!

[@jmwilliamsart]

The Decembrists were certainly inspiring no doubt about it. I just wonder why the Russian Revolution of 1917 failed to create a Free Russia that the Decembrists had wanted? Why did the Russians settle for other forms of authoritarianism in the forms of the Soviet Union and now Putin’s Russia? I mean if they truly wanted freedom than what went wrong?

[@sergiois4048]

@@jmwilliamsart Why does this surprise you? most of the freedom-loving revolutions in the world ended with the arrival of tyranny. The French Revolution, for example, brought Napoleon. And the same thing would have happened to the Decemberists. Pestel would become a bloody dictator in the end.

[@john26razor340]

Incredible work! Watched from start to finish. Absolutely captivating stuff.

[@emilypaxton5601]

Seriously quality content! Thank you! I'm smarter now than I was when I started this video!

[@thehistorybard6333]

Another EHTV masterpiece! What a stellar documentary. The suspense was exquisite, a beautifully crafted video indeed. Thankyou for another fascinating look into history

[@andresramirez1982]

Hermoso trabajo como siempre de vuestra parte; sus seguidores hispanohablantes se lo agaradecen muchisimo!

[@jona.scholt4362]

Been looking forward to more Decemberists content from Epic History!

[@NDR-hn3ue]

Epic History yet again proves to be THE BEST CHANNEL on You Tube

[@Luboman411]

At 4:52. Also if you've ever read "Crime and Punishment" by Fyodor Dostoevsky, this guy sounds almost like a spitting image of that novel's protagonist, Raskolnikov. Was Dostoevsky inspired by Pyotr Kakhovsky and the Decembrists? This epic, incredible novel was published in 1866 so I would imagine he was...

[@alexzero3736]

More likely that Fathers and sons was inspired by Decembrists. Raskolnikov is not after any good motives, he just wanted to prove his power, prove that HE is right.

[@NorthonBruce]

Dostoyevsky, once a liberal himself in his youth, after a mock execution and tsar's pardon that had a profound impact on him, came to become a staunch nationalist and a loyalist, vehemently despising everything liberal and western-oriented. So his negative characters with "rebellious souls" are likely influenced by his revulsion towards liberals and rebels. That's why they are usually portrayed as being somehow inherently "wicked", because for him that must be the seed of "evil" upon which the western liberalism and rebellion grows in one's soul. A person is weak and tormented, can't defeat his sins of egoism and disgust towards the unperfect world, and thus, empowering himself through transforming them into ideas of "rights", and daringly lashes out against the world, commiting ever more sins and bringing only more misery. Instead of just accepting unjust and unperfect world (the tyranny and traditional values), like a good and patient christian. Because it's God's (supreme power's) decision of how the world must be, not a mere selfish individual's.

[@squaredup1800]

@@NorthonBruce You couldn't be more wrong if you tried.

[@Trombosilbo]

What an absolute brilliant work, thanks Epic History TV

[@dr.johnwhalen9348]

Both parts are well done. Thanks for the awesome work.

[@JPoulAndersson]

Yet another amazing series, thank you Epic History!

[@alecvaughn9579]

What are you guys gonna do next? I’d love to see more video’s on Napoleons early years after Toulon or do a series on Frederick the Great. I also like to see you guys do the Crimean War or Franco/Prussian War.

[@brokenbridge6316]

I wonder how different history would've been had these people succeeded in their attempts. It would be make a delightful "What if" scenario.

[@sergiois4048]

The Decemberists would have fought because of their different views on the state structure. They would have killed each other. As a result, dictator Pestel would become in power, who would lead the country into a bright future with an iron hand.

[@historyforlife1072]

This is great! I can understand it crystal clear. Good job mate! Cheers

[@baseerathassan3418]

Plz upload more informative videos, I like your channel, and I always waits for a new video.

[@ore6015]

I love this channel... Epic history tv ❤️

[@princepscivitatis4083]

"In 2008, the Decembrists' Square was renamed again back to Senate Square. The Decembrists continue to serve as a warning to some, an inspiration to others. All that is certain is the Decembrists have not been consigned to history just yet." Why do I feel like there's a hint there somewhere, intended for a certain someone who's below average height.

[@cv4809]

You can learn a lot about Putin's Russia just by looking how it views its history

[@pax6833]

@@ays7323 Medvedev is a Putin stooge and only ever did what he was told.

[@ElBandito]

@@ays7323 Medvedev is Putin's puppet. Whatever Medvedev did he did it with the blessing of Putin.

[@bamboozled3084]

He wasn't the official president at that time but pretty much everyone agrees he was still in power... Just a way to override the Russian constitution

[@MrMDanny]

@@ays7323 he was just a puppet come on man. Putin has never let go of power

[@leonardobrandaoeafitopatol7194]

Amazing documentary! I love the narrator voice and background songs

[@claudermiller]

In for a penny, in for a pound. You don't stop once you've begun.

[@chaosXP3RT]

Amazing documentary!

[@charleslarrivee2908]

When I first saw a clip from the Russian Movie “Union of Salvation” that depicts this confrontation, I thought surely this must be a work of fiction…

[@ORMONDROPON]

Pretty cool video; love the maps as always

[@artawhirler]

Excellent two-part video! Thanks!

[@aasemahsan]

2:51 Revolt in the North (from St Petersburg) 17:48 Revolt in the South (from Ukraine) 22:24 Aftermath of the failed revolts

[@AMultipolarWorldIsEmerging]

Fascinating!! Love it !! This event was a precursor to the Russian revolution decades later !! It was not in vain. I don’t believe questioning the czar, questioning and challenging the very foundation of monarchy just goes away. Just like in modern times, the question of socialism never goes away. People re-discover these ideas and concepts and they challenge traditional narratives about the history !

[@alexzero3736]

Cromwell was the pioneer i guess.

[@hutdweller7430]

They were secret societies trying to infiltrate; they were corrupt, rich, thugs who wanted to destroy the church.

[@emmanuelchan8404]

I was looking for more information about this topic and it was really informative thank you

[@luizhp]

6:45 See how interesting this similarity is when showing Mikhail Speransky and Nikolai Mordvinov side by side. They look like Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin.

[@mohit13reddy]

Please make another series on a great general, just like the Belisarius series. A series on Skanderbeg would be great.

[@crazylizard1889]

28:37 Nikolay assembled a committee to take action against serfdom, and allowed his son to be tutored by passionate socialists and constitutionalists. He also personally bent the rules of censorship.

[@user-is1eq9jm2t]

The struggle of Russian Tzars being unable to abolish serfdom (which basically looked like sheer slavery by mid XIX century) without being killed is very dramatic. Even more dramatic than the fate of Alexander II, who realized how little he actually achieved with finally doing so and then got killed by the revolutionary terrorists

[@alexzero3736]

Really? The struggle? Abolishing of serfdom was the most popular idea among aristocracy of Petersburg, it was considered immoral. Guard killed Pavel 1, but now Guard was pro-reform. It was not the struggle, it was ignorance and shameless aim to keep the most rich landowners including tzar himself - rich.

[@jerryx3253]

@@alexzero3736 “If it’s popular among aristocratic, it must be easy to achieve.” In case if you don’t know, aristocratic live in the capital and the cities. They are a minority and they are absolutely not monopoly of political powers.

[@vorynrosethorn903]

They very much wanted to present themselves as reformers but they were certainly not willing to pay for it or come up with practical rather that idealistic solutions. If the extremists got one thing right it was that most of the Russian nobility were useless and provided nothing for the state while preying off the peasants.

[@OuterGalaxyLounge]

Magnificent work. Love the note of foreboding at the end.

[@Relinkosed]

where can i find the ending song/music? it sounds so good when the narrator was talking about the change of square name, the movie, etc etc

[@fleshtearer4399]

"In honoring Herzen, we clearly see three generations, three classes active in the Russian revolution. First - the nobles and landowners, the Decembrists and Herzen. The circle of these revolutionaries is narrow. They are terribly far from the people. But their work is not lost. The Decembrists woke up Herzen. Herzen launched a revolutionary agitation. It was picked up, expanded, strengthened, tempered by the raznochintsy revolutionaries, starting with Chernyshevsky and ending with the heroes of Narodnaya Volya. The circle of fighters became wider, their connection with the people was closer. “Young navigators of the future storm,” Herzen called them. But it wasn't the storm itself. The storm is the movement of the masses themselves. The proletariat, the only fully revolutionary class, rose at the head of them and for the first time raised millions of peasants to open revolutionary struggle. The first onslaught of the storm was in 1905. The next one begins to grow before our eyes. Honoring Herzen, the proletariat learns from his example the great significance of revolutionary theory; - learns to understand that selfless devotion to the revolution and turning to the people with revolutionary preaching does not disappear even when whole decades separate the sowing from the harvest; - learns to determine the role of different classes in the Russian and international revolution. Enriched with these lessons, the proletariat will fight its way to a free alliance with the socialist workers of all countries, crushing that reptile, the tsarist monarchy, against which Herzen was the first to raise the great banner of struggle by addressing the masses with the free Russian word." (c) V. I. Lenin "In memory of Herzen" P.S. Alexander Herzen (1812 - 1870) - russian revolutionary, social-utopist, phylosopher.

[@maximreshitko]

Thank you for this documentary. The Decembrists' revolt isn't very famous amongst other Russian historical events, though it's a really interesting story. Also thanks for mentioning 'Union of Salvation' and its controversial reputation. Nethertheless, I would recommend Soviet movie 'The Captivating Star of Happiness' about fate of decembrists and their wives.

[@XCrimsonPyroX]

Whoa what happened to their wives?

[@maximreshitko]

@@XCrimsonPyroX many of them they rejected their rights given by their noble status just to follow their husbands and live with them in exile in Siberia. Quite an iconic moment in Russian history that was more than once romanticized in different books, theatrical plays and movies as an example of true marital devotion and love.

[@vladyudashkin1471]

Awesome production! Thank you!

[@dukekevy6650]

The music is the exact perfection to make such a amazing climax

[@user-bp9wo4qr8o]

Thank you very much, incredible work, with love from Russia

[@gummybear2253]

This was awesome I’m so glad you covered the Decembrists I’ve always loved there story and how they paved the way for the Russias two revolutions

[@hansgruber788]

This channel really is the most awesome history channel objectively

[@Lifes_Questions732]

Great as usual. Epic, truly epic!

[@beachboy0505]

Excellent video 📹 Excellent conclusion The Decemberists didn't want to kill their countrymen. All revolutions has to start somewhere No regime in Russia can afford to glorify the Decemberists as it was, primarily ' an army coup'.

[@user-lt8le3de1c]

The Communists glorified the Decembrists, even the film "The Star of Captivating Happiness" was shot in 1975 by the USSR, and the Communists also renamed the Senate Square into the Decembrist Square in St. Petersburg

[@vorynrosethorn903]

I mean they sure shot a lot of countrymen for not wanting to kill them, they in large part were merely incompetent and poorly organised and so had little capability to do much killing and certainly not with impunity.

[@jw1089]

Came for the history, stayed for the voice!

[@Figgy_23]

Best History channel ever hands down. Thanks guys!

[@Vak_g]

Excellent documentary! I have never heard about this movement before. Thank you very much!