Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Collection of facts about Pugachev's Rebellion

This post is a collection of facts about Pugachev's Rebellion (1773-1775). There are 7 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

  • Catherine the Great gained throne of Russia in 1762
  • Yemelyan Pugachev led rebellion against Catherine the Great
  • Rebellion consisted of peasants, Cossacks and Old Believers
  • Began in 1773 with invasion of Samara
  • Invasion and burning of  Kazan in 1774
  • Pugachev fled along the Volga river
  • Pugachev captured and executed Jan 1775