Historians Debunk Myth of Decembrists in Russia

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Vladimir Medinsky wrote a new book. It is about the Decembrists and Russian history. The book is called \"The Decembrists. A Rebellion That Wasn't\".

Medinsky used old papers for his book. He read letters and official notes from that time. He thinks there was no real rebellion in 1825.

Medinsky said someone made up the story. He thinks a historian named Pokrovsky did it in 1925. Pokrovsky wanted to make Russia look bad, according to Medinsky.

Many copies of the book were printed. All 100,000 books are already sold. People bought them before the book was even released.

Medinsky wants to make a movie now. The movie will show the history was changed. He thinks the changes hurt Russia's image.

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What is the title of Medinsky's new book?

The book is called 'The Decembrists. A Rebellion That Wasn't'.

What does Medinsky think about the rebellion in 1825?

He thinks there was no real rebellion in 1825.

How many copies of the book were sold?

All 100,000 books are already sold.

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