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Ryleyev

Russian poet and Decembrist leader.

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Also known as Ryleyev

First appearance: i

Ryleyev shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Poet hanged by Nicholas I in 1826; his historical ballads were among the prohibited verses copied by Kropotkin's mother.
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PKPeter KropotkinITIvan TurgenevGTGeneral TimofeevNGNikolai GogolAPAlexander Push…RYRyleyev

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  • Diverse Influences and Acquaintances
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  • Imperial Court and Reformers

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