What city did Pugachev's forces capture and burn to the ground?
Paris
St. Petersburg
Kazan
Moscow
Answer
Pugachev's forces captured Kazan in July 1774, and held the city until November. In the interim, the city was burned to the ground, and thousands of civilians were killed. The capture of Kazan was a major victory for Pugachev, and boosted his support among the peasantry.
Rebellious Hero: The Legendary Yemelyan Pugachev and the Russian Peasant Uprising