“One of the leaders of the armed uprising”. The \u0415. \u041f. \u041e\u0431\u043e\u043b\u0435\u043d\u0441\u043a\u043e\u043c\u0443 Plaque commemorates a key figure. It honors Evgeny Petrovich Obolensky. He lived in this building from 1817 to 1824.
The \u0415. \u041f. \u041e\u0431\u043e\u043b\u0435\u043d\u0441\u043a\u043e\u043c\u0443 Plaque marks a place of historical significance. It reminds us of Obolensky’s role. He was a Decembrist. Decembrists opposed the autocracy. They sought reform in Russia.
Evgeny Petrovich Obolensky was born in 1796. He came from the Obolensky family. This family was prominent in Russian history. Obolensky became an officer. He joined the Life Guards Pavlovsky Regiment.
Obolensky supported uniting Northern and Southern Societies. These societies aimed to change Russia. He negotiated with Pavel Pestel in 1824. They discussed unification.
On December 14, 1825, the Decembrist revolt occurred. Obolensky played a vital role. He was elected chief of staff. He commanded insurgent forces. This was after Sergei Trubetskoy did not appear.
The uprising failed. Obolensky was arrested. He was imprisoned in the Peter and Paul Fortress. This happened on December 15. He was condemned. He lost his princely title.
Obolensky faced severe punishment. In July 1826, he was sentenced to life imprisonment. He was sent to Siberia. His sentence was reduced to 20 years. This happened before he arrived in Irkutsk.
He was first sent to a salt plant. It was in Usolye-Sibirskoye. Later, he was sent to the Blagodatsky mine. By 1827, he was in Chita prison.
His sentence was reduced again. In 1832, it became 15 years. By 1835, it was 13 years.
After Siberia, Obolensky lived in Kaluga. He engaged in social activities there. He helped prepare the Emancipation reform of 1861. This reform freed the serfs.
Obolensky wanted to live in Moscow. His first request was denied. He finally got permission in 1861. He died in Kaluga in 1865. He was buried at Pyatnitskoye Cemetery.
The \u0415. \u041f. \u041e\u0431\u043e\u043b\u0435\u043d\u0441\u043a\u043e\u043c\u0443 Plaque serves as a reminder. It honors a man who fought for change. Obolensky’s story reflects a turbulent time in Russian history. His dedication to reform is forever captured here.