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Attack and Occupation of Samara
- When
- 1773
- Where
- Samara
Pugachev's army attacked and occupied Samara in 1773, marking a key early event in the rebellion against Catherine the Great.
In 1773, Pugachev's army attacked Samara and occupied it. This action was part of the broader insurrection of Yaik Cossacks headed by Pugachev, who had launched the rebellion in mid-September 1773. The occupation of Samara demonstrated the growing strength of the rebel forces in the region.
Sources
- Pugachev's Rebellion Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
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