| 1905 Kronstadt Mutiny |
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| Part of the Russian Revolution of 1905 |
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| Belligerents |
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Russian Empire |
Mutinous sailors and soldiers of Kronstadt |
| Commanders and leaders |
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Vice-Admiral K. P. Nikonov |
Unknown; poorly organized with no effective leadership |
| Strength |
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Troops brought from St. Petersburg (exact numbers unknown) |
Majority of Kronstadt's 13,000 sailors and soldiers participated |
| Casualties and losses |
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Unknown |
16 sailors and 1 civilian killed; ~75 sailors, 12 soldiers, 17 civilians wounded |
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Arrests: 3,000; Trials: 208; Death sentences: 0 |
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Mutiny followed poor conditions, restrictions on sailors, and arrest of soldiers presenting demands |
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On 26 October 1905, a mutiny erupted among soldiers and sailors stationed at the Kronstadt naval base, following the arrest of 50 soldiers who tried to present their demands to their regiment commander. The mutineers, who were poorly organised and lacked effective leadership, engaged in arson and looting. On 28 October, troops were brought in from St. Petersburg to suppress the mutiny, which resulted in the deaths of 16 sailors and one civilian.