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Arrest of the Petrashevsky Circle

When
April 22, 1849
Where
Peter and Paul Fortress
Part of
Event of 1849: Fyodor Dostoyevsky sentenced to death for anti-government activities linked to t

Members of the Petrashevsky Circle were arrested on April 22, 1849, following surveillance by government agents.

The group was monitored due to fears of revolutionary activity spreading from Europe. An agent named Antonelli infiltrated the circle in January 1849. On April 22, 1849, members including Dostoyevsky were arrested and detained at the Peter and Paul Fortress.

Sources

  1. Petrashevsky Circle Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-12

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