Pakhomiy Andreyushkin
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Pakhomy Ivanovich Adreyushkin , 1865 – May 8(20),1887) was a Russian revolutionary
, member of Narodnaya Volya.
In 1886, Andreyushkin enrolled in St. Petersburg University
. That same year, he became a member of the "Terrorist
Faction" of Narodnaya Volya and, together with Aleksandr Ulyanov
and others, took part in planning the assassination
of Tsar
Alexander III
.
Andreyushkin was arrested on March 1, 1887. On May 8, he was executed at the Schlisselburg Fortress.
Revolutionary
A revolutionary is a person who either actively participates in, or advocates revolution. Also, when used as an adjective, the term revolutionary refers to something that has a major, sudden impact on society or on some aspect of human endeavor.-Definition:...
, member of Narodnaya Volya.
In 1886, Andreyushkin enrolled in St. Petersburg University
Saint Petersburg State University
Saint Petersburg State University is a Russian federal state-owned higher education institution based in Saint Petersburg and one of the oldest and largest universities in Russia....
. That same year, he became a member of the "Terrorist
Terrorism
Terrorism is the systematic use of terror, especially as a means of coercion. In the international community, however, terrorism has no universally agreed, legally binding, criminal law definition...
Faction" of Narodnaya Volya and, together with Aleksandr Ulyanov
Aleksandr Ulyanov
Aleksandr Ilyich Ulyanov was a Russian revolutionary and a terrorist, convicted of attempted assassination of Alexander III. He was an older brother of Vladimir Lenin.- Life :...
and others, took part in planning the assassination
Assassination
To carry out an assassination is "to murder by a sudden and/or secret attack, often for political reasons." Alternatively, assassination may be defined as "the act of deliberately killing someone, especially a public figure, usually for hire or for political reasons."An assassination may be...
of Tsar
Tsar
Tsar is a title used to designate certain European Slavic monarchs or supreme rulers. As a system of government in the Tsardom of Russia and Russian Empire, it is known as Tsarist autocracy, or Tsarism...
Alexander III
Alexander III of Russia
Alexander Alexandrovich Romanov , historically remembered as Alexander III or Alexander the Peacemaker reigned as Emperor of Russia from until his death on .-Disposition:...
.
Andreyushkin was arrested on March 1, 1887. On May 8, he was executed at the Schlisselburg Fortress.