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Events from the year 1724 in Russia
Years in Russia: | 1721 1722 1723 1724 1725 1726 1727 |
Centuries: | 17th century · 18th century · 19th century |
Decades: | 1690s 1700s 1710s 1720s 1730s 1740s 1750s |
Years: | 1721 1722 1723 1724 1725 1726 1727 |
Incumbents
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- 19 February - Russian Academy of Sciences founded
- 7 May - coronation of Catherine as empress of Russia.
- May - Alexander Menshikov was removed from the post of Governor-General of the Saint Petersburg Governorate for significant abuses. Pyotr Apraksin was appointed to his place.
- 24 June - Treaty of Constantinople was signed delimiting the spheres of influence of the Russian and Ottoman empires in the Transcaucasus.
- 19 November - according to legend, that day emperor Peter I of Russia rushes into the cold Neva to save the drowning soldiers while inspecting ironworks. This icy water rescue is said to have exacerbated Peter's bladder problems and caused his death in February 1725.
- Saint Petersburg Mint and Saint Petersburg State University founded.
- Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky introduced.
- Foundation of Nalchik.
Births
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- Ivan Kropotov, diplomat
- Saint Tikhon of Zadonsk, bishop of Voronezh
Deaths
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References
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