Alexander III As Tsar Flashcards
(11 cards)
When did Alexander III become Tsar?
He became Tsar in 1881, aged 36 after the assassination of his father
What education did Alexander III receive?
As tsarevich since 1865 after the death of his older brother, he received education in French, English and Russian as well as military drill. His main tutor was the conservative pobedonostev who taught him the importance of the Orthodox Church and patriotism
Why was Alexander III estranged from his father?
They disagreed over the direction of government policy as well as his relationship with Princess Dolgorukova
What did Alexander III make clear when he became Tsar?
His belief in tradition and a need to reassert the government’s authority and to restore autocracy
Where did Alexander III make his beliefs public?
His manifesto on unshakeable autocracy
What did the Manifesto on Unshakeable autocracy show?
It set the tone and policy direction of his rule and rejected some of his fathers reforms, insisting it was the tsar’s god given right to reign autocratically
What was the slogan of the manifesto on unshakeable autocracy?
Autocracy, orthodoxy, and nationalism
What was one of his first acts as Tsar?
To order the public execution of his father’s assassins
What was Alexander III’s moniker and why was he given it?
He was known as Alexander ‘the Peacemaker’ as his reign was a time of peace. Russia was not involved in any wars or conflict and even formed a strong alliance with France
Did this peace stretch to domestic affairs?
There was increased repression of national minorities and the Russian police state expanded
What was Alexander III’s marriage like?
He married Princess Dagmar of Denmark. Together they had six children and it appeared a happy and committed relationship, unlike his father whose marriage was marked by extra marital affairs and illegitimate children
