Key ministers Alexander III Flashcards
Who is Mikhail Katkov
Influential right wing journalist. He had conservative views. He supported Russian interests and opposition to Polish nationalism. He helped justify Alexander’s conservative views to the literate public.
Who was Konstantin Pobedonostev?
Alexander III’s and Nicholas II’s personal tutor. Wrote Alexander’s ascension manifesto on ‘unshakable autocracy’. over procurator of the Hold Synod from 1880. Had influence over education. controlled all internal politics. Ha strong religious beliefs.
Who was von Plevhe?
Director of Secret police in Ministry of Foreign Affairs 1881-4. Vice Minister of Internal Affairs 1884-9-. State Security for Finland 1899-1902. He was committed to upholding autocratic principles. Surpressed liberal revolutionary ideas. Foced Russification - secretly organised Jewish pogroms. He was assassinated in 1904 by the Socialist Revolutionary Party..
Who was Nikolai Ignatiev?
Replaced Melikov as Internal Minister. Emancipated the remaining Serfs. Brought in a law making it easier for peasants to rent state land. He lost his job in 1892 as one of his ideas was rejected.
Who was Ivan Delyanov?
Minister of Education (replaced Tolstoy). Emphasis on Church education. involved in the uni application process.
By the end of 1897 21% of Russian population were literate.
He came into direct conflict with Alexander.
