Harakteristika Pugachevshhiny -

Pugachev posed as Peter III, supposedly deposed and escaped, promising freedom and fairness.

The imperial army was disciplined, modern, and well-armed, whereas the rebels were largely ill-equipped peasants.

Pugachev issued manifestos (decrees) freeing serfs, granting land, and urging the elimination of landlords. harakteristika pugachevshhiny

Conflicts between Cossacks and peasants eventually weakened the movement. 6. Consequences (Significance)

Unlike earlier leaders of peasant revolts, Pugachev was an experienced Cossack soldier. 5. Why It Failed (Causes of Defeat) Pugachev posed as Peter III, supposedly deposed and

Abolition of serfdom, ending the exploitation of Cossacks, and the dismantling of the gentry class. 2. Ideology: Naive Monarchism

Far from abolishing serfdom, the aftermath saw increased oppression, including the right for landlords to exile peasants to Siberia. the aftermath saw increased oppression

The movement was organized like a traditional army, with military ranks, a military council, and artillery.