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The Khodynka Tragedy was a stampede at the coronation of Tsar Nicholas II. in 1896, which resulted in over 1000 deaths. What was the contemporary view and coverage of the tragedy? Who was blamed? Did this specific event have any longterm negative consequences for Nicholas’ rule?

by /u/LukeInTheSkyWith in /r/AskHistorians

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