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Decembrist Origins
- The Decembrist revolt originated from young Russian officers' experiences in the Napoleonic Wars.
- Returning home, they felt ashamed by Russia's backwardness, particularly serfdom.
Emancipation's Importance
- The Decembrists aimed to emancipate the serfs, viewing it as crucial for economic progress.
- They believed a free peasantry would form a middle class, driving economic modernization.
Political Liberalism
- Beyond serfdom, the Decembrists desired a constitutional government and equality for all.
- They aimed to abolish aristocracy and establish a society based on rights, not imperial whims.