To Russia’s authorities, then and now, the Decembrists were traitors. To admirers, they are champions of the flickering hope that another Russia is possible
Two centuries ago, Russian revolutionaries tried to change the world
Bloodied and exiled, the Decembrists failed. But they made a start
econ.st
December 27, 2025 at 9:40 PM
To Russia’s authorities, then and now, the Decembrists were traitors. To admirers, they are champions of the flickering hope that another Russia is possible
The idea of mediation between Russia and the West was very dear to Pushkin. Moreover, mediation in general is a central concern of Pushkin's philosophy and his works.. In his own life too, Pushkin wanted to mediate between his friends, tho Decembrists, and the regime.
#Pushkin25
#Pushkin25
December 30, 2025 at 9:59 PM
The idea of mediation between Russia and the West was very dear to Pushkin. Moreover, mediation in general is a central concern of Pushkin's philosophy and his works.. In his own life too, Pushkin wanted to mediate between his friends, tho Decembrists, and the regime.
#Pushkin25
#Pushkin25
Opinion: History shows that most of Russia’s successful liberal reforms have come from within the state itself rather than from uprisings like the Decembrists, an anonymous writer in Russia argues.
The Lessons of the Decembrist Revolt Aren’t What Russia’s Opposition Want to Hear - The Moscow Times
Opinion | Dec. 26 marks 200 years since the Decembrist uprising in St.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Opinion: History shows that most of Russia’s successful liberal reforms have come from within the state itself rather than from uprisings like the Decembrists, an anonymous writer in Russia argues.
200 years ago today, a revolution failed in Saint Petersburg.
Yet one could say that the #Decembrists won in the end. Their influence on Russian politics and culture was immense.
A new essay on the #Decembrist bicentennial at Zona Motel: stage-write.ghost.io/the-decembri...
Yet one could say that the #Decembrists won in the end. Their influence on Russian politics and culture was immense.
A new essay on the #Decembrist bicentennial at Zona Motel: stage-write.ghost.io/the-decembri...
The Decembrists at 200
On this day, two centuries ago, there was a revolt in Saint Petersburg. (December 14th on the old Russian calendar.)
Those who launched it were largely composed of a new generation of Russian men who...
stage-write.ghost.io
December 26, 2025 at 1:38 PM
200 years ago today, a revolution failed in Saint Petersburg.
Yet one could say that the #Decembrists won in the end. Their influence on Russian politics and culture was immense.
A new essay on the #Decembrist bicentennial at Zona Motel: stage-write.ghost.io/the-decembri...
Yet one could say that the #Decembrists won in the end. Their influence on Russian politics and culture was immense.
A new essay on the #Decembrist bicentennial at Zona Motel: stage-write.ghost.io/the-decembri...
The Decembrists saw themselves as tragic actors on the stage of history, hoping for vindication by posterity rather than immediate victory. Yet in a narrow sense, they might have won
Two centuries ago, Russian revolutionaries tried to change the world
Bloodied and exiled, the Decembrists failed. But they made a start
econ.st
December 25, 2025 at 11:20 AM
The Decembrists saw themselves as tragic actors on the stage of history, hoping for vindication by posterity rather than immediate victory. Yet in a narrow sense, they might have won
For generations of Russian writers, the Decembrists have been emblems of honour and self-sacrifice; the gallows became a martyr’s cross
Two centuries ago, Russian revolutionaries tried to change the world
Bloodied and exiled, the Decembrists failed. But they made a start
econ.st
December 23, 2025 at 11:40 AM
For generations of Russian writers, the Decembrists have been emblems of honour and self-sacrifice; the gallows became a martyr’s cross
The Decembrists’ rebellion lasted only a few hours, but 200 years on, they remain a beacon of individual dignity in undignified times econ.st/4q9ZsqE
Illustration: Bina Thorsen
Illustration: Bina Thorsen
December 23, 2025 at 7:00 AM
The Decembrists’ rebellion lasted only a few hours, but 200 years on, they remain a beacon of individual dignity in undignified times econ.st/4q9ZsqE
Illustration: Bina Thorsen
Illustration: Bina Thorsen
somebody call the decembrists, this one is coming in hot
December 18, 2025 at 1:29 PM
somebody call the decembrists, this one is coming in hot
decembrists album ass
December 19, 2025 at 12:50 AM
decembrists album ass
*listening to the decembrists* the soldiers AND the stevedores? in this economy??
December 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
*listening to the decembrists* the soldiers AND the stevedores? in this economy??
Today at Zona Motel: A long look at the 200th anniversary of Russia's failed Decembrist uprising. Or was it really a failure?
open.substack.com/pub/zonamote...
open.substack.com/pub/zonamote...
ESSAY: Keeping the Spark Alive
On Susana Rabow-Edling's The First Russian Revolution: The Decembrist Revolt of 1825
open.substack.com
December 20, 2025 at 1:55 AM
The Decembrists did not know their own people. They are rebels (as well as Catholics or Lutherans). Their "rebellion" is a regression. This is the opinion of the Russian Minister of Justice. He spoke at a conference for the 200th anniversary of the Decembrists' uprising
Декабристы не знали свой народ. Они мятежники (а также католики или лютеране). Их «бунт» — это регресс Так считает министр юстиции России. Он выступил на конференции к 200-летию восстания декабристов — Meduza
Декабристы не знали свой народ. Они мятежники (а также католики или лютеране). Их «бунт» — это регресс. Так считает министр юстиции России. Он выступил на конференции к 200-летию восстания декабристов
meduza.io
December 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The Decembrists did not know their own people. They are rebels (as well as Catholics or Lutherans). Their "rebellion" is a regression. This is the opinion of the Russian Minister of Justice. He spoke at a conference for the 200th anniversary of the Decembrists' uprising
Behold, my stoned traipse through the music index. Here’s an in-progress “Mountain West Music (No Bullshit).mp3” download of artists
December 6, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Behold, my stoned traipse through the music index. Here’s an in-progress “Mountain West Music (No Bullshit).mp3” download of artists
I myself am annoyed frankly on how little even libs tried to draw on from say things like February, 1905 or even Decembrists memory wise to base the states identity on. The usual argument is there is little out there but imho thats no excuse, others invented entire nat hagiographies from less
November 30, 2025 at 1:02 PM
I myself am annoyed frankly on how little even libs tried to draw on from say things like February, 1905 or even Decembrists memory wise to base the states identity on. The usual argument is there is little out there but imho thats no excuse, others invented entire nat hagiographies from less
They Might Be Giants
Depeche Mode
The Decembrists
KMFDM
My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult
(Tricksy!)
Depeche Mode
The Decembrists
KMFDM
My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult
(Tricksy!)
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts:
- The Moody Blues (4 times. This could be a short list.)
- Null Device
- NIN
- Zoe Keating
- Panic Priest
- The Moody Blues (4 times. This could be a short list.)
- Null Device
- NIN
- Zoe Keating
- Panic Priest
introduce yourself with 5 concerts:
- franz ferdinand
- janelle monae
- death cab for cutie
- electric six
- the go! team
- franz ferdinand
- janelle monae
- death cab for cutie
- electric six
- the go! team
November 28, 2025 at 12:30 AM
They Might Be Giants
Depeche Mode
The Decembrists
KMFDM
My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult
(Tricksy!)
Depeche Mode
The Decembrists
KMFDM
My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult
(Tricksy!)
The Decembrists guy now looks like he could be a mutual angry about local zoning ordinances.
November 20, 2025 at 2:26 AM
The Decembrists guy now looks like he could be a mutual angry about local zoning ordinances.
Ok here’s a few from my winter playlist (some of these are just vibes, not like EXPLICITLY winter)
The River -Joni Mitchell
Poor Man’s Son -Noah Gundersen
My father’s father -the civil wars
Crane Wife 1 &2 or 3 -decembrists
Beggar in the morning -the Barr brothers
Sons & daughters -allman brown
The River -Joni Mitchell
Poor Man’s Son -Noah Gundersen
My father’s father -the civil wars
Crane Wife 1 &2 or 3 -decembrists
Beggar in the morning -the Barr brothers
Sons & daughters -allman brown
November 13, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Ok here’s a few from my winter playlist (some of these are just vibes, not like EXPLICITLY winter)
The River -Joni Mitchell
Poor Man’s Son -Noah Gundersen
My father’s father -the civil wars
Crane Wife 1 &2 or 3 -decembrists
Beggar in the morning -the Barr brothers
Sons & daughters -allman brown
The River -Joni Mitchell
Poor Man’s Son -Noah Gundersen
My father’s father -the civil wars
Crane Wife 1 &2 or 3 -decembrists
Beggar in the morning -the Barr brothers
Sons & daughters -allman brown
You ever think about how The Decembrists just made a straight up Belle and Sebastian song in the same way that Dare to Be Stupid is a straight up DEVO song?
Ofc in this case the pastiche does not beat the original.
Ofc in this case the pastiche does not beat the original.
November 10, 2025 at 9:33 PM
You ever think about how The Decembrists just made a straight up Belle and Sebastian song in the same way that Dare to Be Stupid is a straight up DEVO song?
Ofc in this case the pastiche does not beat the original.
Ofc in this case the pastiche does not beat the original.
Phantom Wife sounds like a Decembrists song
November 9, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Phantom Wife sounds like a Decembrists song
do you think the decembrists ever accidentally write a contemporary sounding song? do they ever have to make a second pass to add some concertina
November 8, 2025 at 2:47 PM
do you think the decembrists ever accidentally write a contemporary sounding song? do they ever have to make a second pass to add some concertina
*The Decembrists Voice *
Aloof Wife
Aloof Wife
[the NY Post scrambling to make a last-ditch scandal:]
"umm, uhhh, his aloof wife Rama Duwaji secretly ran the campaign"
"umm, uhhh, his aloof wife Rama Duwaji secretly ran the campaign"
November 4, 2025 at 2:05 AM
*The Decembrists Voice *
Aloof Wife
Aloof Wife
Top record companies gave 3-5 album deals to artists. So, they experimented/developed to make hits. Now, because of slim profit margins and how its earned from individual songs, artists get a few tracks. So, mixed to max, pop music wins. Harder stuff like White Stripes and Decembrists get fewer. 2/2
September 25, 2023 at 10:31 PM
Top record companies gave 3-5 album deals to artists. So, they experimented/developed to make hits. Now, because of slim profit margins and how its earned from individual songs, artists get a few tracks. So, mixed to max, pop music wins. Harder stuff like White Stripes and Decembrists get fewer. 2/2
It did lead my partner and I to discuss what percentage of Decembrists songs involve death. We figured around 70%?
March 16, 2025 at 7:20 PM
It did lead my partner and I to discuss what percentage of Decembrists songs involve death. We figured around 70%?
this is the kind of stuff i'm talking about btw. who is "allowing" you to like Neutral Milk Hotel? (a band whose primary famous album is from 1998 btw). what is a "psuedo-ironic revival" entail?
July 21, 2025 at 4:21 PM
this is the kind of stuff i'm talking about btw. who is "allowing" you to like Neutral Milk Hotel? (a band whose primary famous album is from 1998 btw). what is a "psuedo-ironic revival" entail?
saw them at the gorge, top 5 show for me. same concert a couple got kicked out for fucking up on a hilltop while decembrists were playing the wanting comes in waves. think you can still find that on youtube
September 6, 2025 at 11:52 PM
saw them at the gorge, top 5 show for me. same concert a couple got kicked out for fucking up on a hilltop while decembrists were playing the wanting comes in waves. think you can still find that on youtube