Alexander III

Alexander III was the Emperor of Russia from 1881 to 1894, known for his conservative and authoritarian rule. After his father’s assassination, he strengthened the autocratic government, emphasizing traditional Russian values and orthodoxy. He cracked down on political opposition, promoted Russian nationalism, and reversed some reforms that aimed to modernize the empire. Under his leadership, Russia maintained a firm, centralized control, which contributed to stability but also suppressed dissent and ethnic diversity. His policies aimed to preserve the monarchy and the Russian identity amid rapid social and economic changes in the 19th century.