Alexander II general information Flashcards
1
Q
Who are Alexander’s key ministers/ advisers?
A
-Constantine Nikolayevich
-Nikolay Milyutin
-Dimitry Milyutin
-Peter Shuvalov
2
Q
Who was grand duke Constantine Nikolayevich?
A
-Supportive of emancipation
-Emperors Viceroy of Poland.
3
Q
Who was Nikolay Milyutin?
A
-Assistant minister of the interior
-played a role in emancipation- got rid of features from ultra-conservative groups.
4
Q
Who was Dimitry Milyutin?
A
-Minister of war
-Reorganised military and education.
5
Q
Who was Peter Shuvalov?
A
-Alexander’s adviser.
-disliked emancipation
6
Q
What is Alexander mainly known as?
A
-The Tsar liberator.
7
Q
Which difficult situation did Alexander II inherit?
A
-The Crimean war.
