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Russian Town Riots (1600)

Type Event Region Russia Time 1600

Around 1600, riots and anti-tax protests broke out in Russian towns such as Pskov and Novgorod, reflecting worsening local order in the early Time of…

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  1. 1600Pskov · RussiaPskov townspeople rioted over food shortages and official extortion, attacking local administrative bodies and demanding tax relief and granary relief; local authorities made partial concessions and the situation temporarily calmed.
  2. 1600Novgorod · RussiaRiots spread to Novgorod and other northwestern towns, where merchants and artisans protested Godunov's economic policies. Moscow sent troops to restore order, but local discontent continued to build.

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