Sergei Trubetskoy

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    Prince Sergei Petrovich Trubetskoy (Russian: Серге́й Петро́вич Трубецко́й; 29 August 1790 – 22 November 1860) was one of the organizers of the Decembrist movement. Close to Nikita Mikhailovich Muravyov in his views, he was declared the group's leader on the eve of the December 26 uprising in 1825 but failed to appear, and instead sought refuge in the Austrian embassy.

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    Prince Sergei Petrovich Trubetskoy was a key figure in the Decembrist movement, sharing views with Nikita Mikhailovich Muravyov. He was designated as the group's leader but did not participate in the uprising on December 26, 1825, instead seeking refuge in the Austrian embassy.

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    Historical events, political movements, leadership, and diplomacy during the Decembrist uprising in Russia.

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    I find it fascinating that despite being appointed as the leader of the Decembrist movement, I chose not to participate in the uprising and instead sought refuge in the Austrian embassy.