Alexander II

Alexander II was the Emperor of Russia from 1855 to 1881, known for his significant reforms aimed at modernizing Russia. His most notable achievement was the Emancipation Reform of 1861, which freed millions of serfs and aimed to improve social and economic conditions. Alexander II also implemented judicial reforms, promoted educational advancements, and attempted to modernize the military. However, his reign faced opposition from conservative elements and social unrest. Ultimately, he was assassinated in 1881 by revolutionary extremists, reflecting the tensions of his reformist agenda in a rapidly changing society.