Politics

Yemelyan Pugachev

1742–1775Local figure

Addresses you can still visit

Every place in this city with a documented tie to this person.

Performed here
Arsk Field and Gorky Park
He commanded the rebel army during the battles on Arsk Field and lost most of his forces here.
Lived here
Former Kazan Prison Yard beside St John the Baptist Monastery
He was imprisoned on this site in early 1773 before escaping and launching the rebellion.
Performed here
Sharnaya Hill (Third Hill)
A column under his personal command advanced toward the Cloth Settlement along this line of hills.
Performed here
Site of the Arsk Gate and Bridge
His forces breached Kazan’s eastern defenses at the Arsk approach during the opening assault.
Lived here
Sukhaya Reka Settlement
He camped at Sukhaya Reka while rebuilding his forces between the battles for Kazan.
Performed here
Sukonnaya Sloboda (Cloth Settlement)
He personally directed the rebel attack through the Cloth Settlement on July 12, 1774.
Lived here
Troitskaya Mill Camp Site
His headquarters and part of the rebel camp stood near the Troitskaya mill before the attack on Kazan.

These addresses are scattered across the city. Our routes and quests put them in an order that works.