Alexander Herzen: The Voice of Russian Freedom from Exile

Alexander Herzen, a 19th-century Russian revolutionary, was born into privilege but became a fierce critic of Russia’s autocratic regime. After multiple arrests for his radical ideas, he was exiled within Russia, where he witnessed the suffering of serfs and the abuses of the Tsarist system. Fearing for his family’s safety, Herzen escaped to Western Europe in 1847, settling in Paris and later London. There, he founded the "Free Russian Press" and published *Kolokol* (The Bell), a groundbreaking newspaper that exposed corruption and championed reform. Herzen’s writings inspired Russian radicals, advocating for social justice and a democratic society. His legacy endures as a key voice for freedom in Russian history.

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