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Assassination Attempt

When
4 April 1866
Where
Summer Garden gates
Part of
Karakozov's assassination attempt on Alexander II in St Petersburg

Karakozov attempted to kill Alexander II at the Summer Garden gates in St Petersburg on April 4, 1866.

Karakozov, a member of the Ishutin Circle, arrived in St Petersburg in spring 1866. On April 4, he made an unsuccessful attempt on the Tsar's life at the gates of the Summer Garden. The attempt failed, leading to Karakozov's execution.

Sources

  1. Dmitry Karakozov Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16

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