Alexander III Flashcards
When was Alexander III reign?
1881-1894
What were the first actions AIII took when he came into power?
Executed the leaders of the People’s Will for assassinating his father
Refused to implement the Loris-Melikov Constitution
What was the Loris-Melikov Constitution going to allow?
Who supported this?
Communities to discuss legislation and administration
Supported by the Liberals
Who acted as a large influence on AIII?
Pobedonostev - his tutor and a minister of the Orthodox church
What was AIII known as? Why?
The Black Tsar
B/c of his repressive and restrictive policies
When was the Russo-Turkish War?
1877-78
What was the name of the secret police under AIII?
Okhrana
What was the role of the Okhrana?
Ensure Security
- Take on investigations
When did the Okhrana receive more powers? What were they?
1882
Could search, detain and exile anyone who raised their suspicions
What was the name of the Police in AIII’s reign?
Gendarmerie
What was the role of the Gendarmerie?
Track fugitives
Control riots
Recruit spies/informants
Investigate political cases
Give 2 examples of Repression under AIII
Secret Police
Russification
When was the Famine under AIII?
1891-92
How was the Famine caused?
B/c of Vyshnegradsky’s policy of ‘We shall not eat, We shall Export’
Bad Harvest - had lots of ruined crops b/c of an early winter and a dry summer
By how much did grain exports increase between 1888-92?
18%
