[annalex]

The Yaroslavl Uprising wasn't as big as (Izhevsk–Votkinsk Uprising or Tambov Rebellion), which two merited an entry in the English language Wikipedia. However it was the first. Its military significance was in holding up some Red forces, which otherwise would have been sent to Ural or Volga and thereby contributing to their defeat at Ekaterniburg, Simbirsk and Kazan.

It was also the first to show the rabid predator face of the Soviet government.

95 years later, we should note one thing additionally. A characterization of the Russian nation as inherently meek, obedient, incapable of governing itself has been built on the sad evidence of the 20th century. However, it was not such nation in the beginning: the history of the Civil War is filled with active and heroic resistance, when common people would rather die fighting than live in shame of the Soviet system. The evil empire of the Soviet Union was the enemy of the Russian people since its first days, and the Russian nation was its first victim. While it is difficult to recognize the same nation today, let us hope that leaders comparable in caliber to the heroes of the Civil War will be found and lead Russia to complete de-sovietization, soon.

[annalex]

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[Standing Wolf]

A worthy article. Thank you.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

"The prisoners to be shot: nothing should stop or slow down the use of harsh punishment ... Terror in relation to the local bourgeoisie and its lackeys ... should be iron-firm and not know mercy."

Obastard dreams of sending such a telegram one day.

[annalex]

I found several more photographs (Link).

Petrukhov in 1922















Town center after the uprising, and a few matching modern views.