Red Prelude: The Life Of The Russian Terrorist, Zhelyabov - Paperbackby David Footman (Author) ""Red Prelude: The Life Of The Russian Terrorist, Zhelyabov"" by David Footman is a biography of the revolutionary and terrorist Andrei Ivanovich Zhelyabov, who was a key figure in the revolutionary movement in Russia in the late 19th century. The book traces Zhelyabov's life from his early years as a student and his involvement in revolutionary activities, to his leadership role in the People's Will organization, which was