Vasili Osipanov
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Vasili Stepanovich Osipanov (Осипанов, Василий Степанович in Russian
) (2.21(3.5).1861 — 5.8(20).1887), Russian revolutionary
, member of Narodnaya Volya.
In 1881—1886, Osipanov was a student at the University of Kazan, where he joined the revolutionary movement. He would later transfer to St.Petersburg University. In 1886, Osipanov joined the "Terrorist
Faction" of Narodnaya Volya and, together with Aleksandr Ulyanov
and others, took part in preparing the assassination
of Alexander III
. He was placed in charge of the bombthrowers.
Osipanov was arrested on March 1, 1887 and later executed in the Schlisselburg Fortress.
Russian language
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) (2.21(3.5).1861 — 5.8(20).1887), Russian revolutionary
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 1881—1886, Osipanov was a student at the University of Kazan, where he joined the revolutionary movement. He would later transfer to St.Petersburg University. In 1886, Osipanov joined 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 preparing 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 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:...
. He was placed in charge of the bombthrowers.
Osipanov was arrested on March 1, 1887 and later executed in the Schlisselburg Fortress.