In 1825, he led the uprising of the Chernigov regiment. He was arrested on then freed by his fellow officers. He led an insurgency against government forces on , when he was critically wounded by a canister shot. According to the legend, his wounds prevented him from staying in the saddle. So he ordered to be fastened to his horse by ropes so as to lead the desperate cavalry attack on the government artillery battery. The attack was unsuccessful and he was captured.