On January 11, 1775, Yamayan Pogochev was executed in Moscow. Pogochev was a Russian officer who rose in support of the serfs in Volga and Dan in the second half of 18th century. The serfs were peasants who were being sold with the land and were living in hardship. While at service, Pogochev was beloved by the emperor’s wife Catherine and had a decent life. Seeing the harsh living condition of the serfs during a mission to Volga, Pogochev left the army. He found thousands of supporters in a short time and captured many regional military strongholds. His uprising included many Muslim habituated regions and caused the Feudalists and landlords to flee. He managed to defeat a number of dispatched military units. His uprising was about to extend across the country when Tsar set a 28,000 gold Ruble reward for his head. The reward provoked his companions and those who he devoted his life for. They arrested him and handed him over to Tsar Forces. Pogochev was put in an iron cage and was transferred to Moscow, where he was executed.
Despite his companions’ betrayal, Pogochev defended his actions anddid not regret and he said that one day someone else will follow his work.