190 anniversary of decembrist uprising

Abstract

Article is devoted to 190-year anniversary of Decembrist uprising. Work represents the historiographic review of a problem of studying of revolt on December 14, 1825 in domestic historical science. First of all the problem of historical value of the movement of Decembrists is considered. Authors begin the research with the analysis of reaction of the power to revolt. Further the works which appeared during the pre-revolutionary period are considered. Authors address to studying as works of professional historians and politicians. With special care in article the Soviet historiography which arose in the largest scientific centers of the country — Moscow and Leningrad is analysed. It is especially valuable that authors separately stop on questions of celebration of jubilee from the moment of revolt on Senate Square. Besides, also the modern scientific and historical works touching on a decembrism history issue didn't remain unaddressed.