Alexander III Coming to Power (quiz #3) Flashcards
How old was Alexander III when he came to power in Russia?
36
When did Alexander III come to power in Russia?
In 1881, after Alexander II’s death
When did Alexander III become the hier?
1865 after his older brother died
What sort of physical embodiment was Alexander III said to have?
That of traditional Russia
What was Alexander III’s beard a sign of?
A traditional Tsar
What was Alexander III viewed as?
A conservative reactionary
What was Alexander III contrasted to his father as?
The repressive opposite
What did Alexander III’s father’s death reinforce in Alexander III?
conservatism
What did Alexander III blame his father’s death on?
The reforms
Who was one of Alexander III’s greatest influence?
Konstantin Pobedonostev
What was Konstantin Pobedonostev a perspective critic of?
Western values
What did Konstantin Pobedonostev believe liberalism offered?
Only illusory freedoms
What were threats to Konstantin Pobedonostev?
opposition, freedom of press, constitutions
What religion did Konstantin Pobedonostev support?
Orthodox church
Who was Konstantin Pobedonostev to Alexander III?
his tutor, elder, and intellectual superior