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What notable event in Russian history occurred early in Alexandra's role as Empress?

  • Crimean War

  • Napoleonic Wars

  • Decembrist Revolt

  • Russo-Turkish War

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The Decembrist Revolt, an uprising of army officers in St. Petersburg in December 1825, occurred early in Alexandra's role as Empress. The revolt was sparked by the death of Tsar Alexander I without an heir, and the subsequent succession of his brother, Nicholas I.
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