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Execution of Decembrist Leaders

When
25 July 1826
Where
Peter and Paul Fortress
Part of
Decembrist revolt leaders hanged at Saint Petersburg

Five Decembrist leaders were hanged on 25 July 1826 at the Peter and Paul Fortress in Saint Petersburg.

Pavel Pestel was hanged with four other Decembrists in the Peter and Paul Fortress. The date was 25 July [O.S. 13 July] 1826. The legacy row's location of Senate Square is anachronistic for the execution site.

Sources

  1. Pavel Pestel Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
  2. Decembrist revolt Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
  3. Peter and Paul Fortress Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-22

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