Alexander II The Liberator who gave freedom to serfs was killed in the name of Revolution on this day in 1881, just 3 days before he would sign the Constitution. Numerous attacks organized by terrorist groups before had failed. Now the place where the Emperor was murdered is known for the famous Savior on The Spilled Blood cathedral in St. Petersburg. This fascinating piece of Russian history is told in simple and slow Russian in this video.
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