Tsarist Russia 1600 1917 Romanov Tsars come to

Tsarist Russia (1600 -1917): Romanov Tsars come to power and industrialize Russia

Peter the Great (1721 -1725) Traveled throughout Western Europe Began a program of Westernization for Russia Built St. Petersburg and made it the capital Successfully expanded Russian territory

Fashion of the late 1600’s Russia Western Europe

Catherine The Great (1762 -1796) Became Empress when she overthrew her husband in 1762 Continued to expand & westernize Russia

Alexander I (1801 -1825) Greatest achievement was victory over Napoleon. Major role in Post-Napoleonic European politics. Initiated some minor social reforms and some major, liberal educational reforms. Became increasingly arbitrary, reactionary, and fearful of plots

Alexander II(1855 -1881) Emancipation Reform of 1861 abolished serfdom on private estates throughout the Russian Empire. Serfs gained the full rights of free citizens Undertook major reforms of military, gov’t, & judicial system Assassinated in 1881

Alexander III(1885 -1894) Reversed some of the liberal reforms of Alexander II. Opposed any reform that limited his power. Fought no major wars; he was nicknamed "The Peacemaker“ Russian famine of 1891– 92, caused 375, 000 -500, 000 deaths

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