Evgeny Petrovich Obolensky

(1796 - 1865). Consisted with the adjutant, commander of the infantry of the Guards Corps, Adjutant General Bistrome. In 1817, Mr.. joined the Union of Welfare and organized to attract new members, the Free Society. The newly formed by the disintegration of the Union, the Northern Society Obolensky was among the "belief" of members and in 1823, Mr.. was chosen as the third director in the Duma. During this time he became close to Ryleev. Before December 14 Obolensky participated in the detailed development plan for the coup. When Troubetzkoy elected dictator, did not appear at the Senate Square, Obolensky assumed command. High Criminal Court has recognized Obolensky guilty to intent to kill the Czar, the organization of a secret society, management, preparation of rebellion, command of the rebels and wounding Miloradovich. Convicted of first-class, Obolensky, was sentenced to death, which was replaced by penal servitude. He was sent to Siberia, first at the salt plant near Irkutsk, and then in Nerchinsk from there to Chita, and finally, in Petrovsk. In 1839, Mr.. Obolensky was credited to the Exiles and installed in the Turinsk, and then in Yalutorovsk. In 1856, the manifesto, Obolensky returned to Russia, and he was returned to the right. From his youth, Obolensky showed great interest in philosophical, religious and social issues. Thirst for practical pushes him into a secret society, . to whom he regarded as moral improvement, . mental education, . Understanding the political issues and only in the misty distance transformation of the fatherland, . abandoned when the seeds are ripe ",
. He belonged to the fear of the strongest projects some members of society, and only a whirlwind of events lured him into a serious step. On his return from exile, he settled in Kaluga, Obolensky lively interest in public affairs, and resumed his friendship with YA.I. Rostovtsev, which is now pursuing agrarian reform, turned to him for advice. In Yalutorovsk Obolensky wrote his memoirs, which were several times printed abroad, and in 1905. reprinted in the book "Social movements in Russia in the first half of the XIX century", ibid his biography (written by Yakovlev-Bogu). Correspondence Obolensky published in "Russian Archive" 1873, Volume I, and the Historical Gazette 1890, Book 1. Obituary - in "Day" 1865? 18.