Alexander II of Russia (his successor)

Alexander II of Russia, known as the "Tsar Liberator," was the ruler from 1855 to 1881. He is best known for freeing the serfs, millions of peasants bound to the land, which was a major social reform aimed at modernizing Russia. His reign saw efforts to modernize the military, legal, and educational systems. Despite these reforms, he faced opposition and unrest, and was eventually assassinated by revolutionaries. His successor, Alexander III, focused on strengthening autocracy, reversing some reforms, and maintaining strict control, marking a shift toward conservative policies after Alexander II’s more liberated approach.