Tsar Alexandre Ii Collection

The Russian Gold Medal of Merit, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Russian Gold Medal of Merit, 1860. His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of Russia has conferred upon Mr. Charles Frodsham of the Strand, London

The Bolshevik Coup in Russia; The study of Tsar Alexander II, ancestor of Nicholas II... 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Bolshevik Coup in Russia; The study of Tsar Alexander II, ancestor of Nicholas II, after the sacking of the Winter Palace, on the night of November 7-8, 1917: until then

"The Emperor Alexander II. And his Sister Marie-Nicolaewna, in their Childhood" - from a print publi Creators
"The Emperor Alexander II. And his Sister Marie-Nicolaewna, in their Childhood" - from a print published at St. Petersburg, 1856

The Princess of Orange Receiving Alexander II (1818-1881), Grand Duke and Heir to the Throne of Russ Creator
The Princess of Orange Receiving Alexander II (1818-1881), Grand Duke and Heir to the Throne of Russia, in the Czar Peter's House in Zaandam, 17 April 1839, 1839-1840

Oursikoff!..trouvez-vous cela ressemblant?, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Oursikoff!..trouvez-vous cela ressemblant?, 19th century. Satire on the Crimean War. [Russian emperor]: Oursikoff! do you think this is a good likeness

Night fete at Tuileries, June 10, 1867, on the occasion of the visit of foreign sovereigns to the Universal Exhibition, current 1st arrondissement, between 1862 and 1872

Grand Duke Vladimir Aleksandrovich, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, between 1860 and 1870 Creator: Unknown
Grand Duke Vladimir Aleksandrovich, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, between 1860 and 1870

Grand Duke Vladimir Aleksandrovich, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing... between 1870 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Grand Duke Vladimir Aleksandrovich, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, between 1870 and 1880

Deputies of the Caucasian tribes (who were at the coronation of the Sovereign Emperor..), 1862
Deputies of the Caucasian tribes (who were at the coronation of the Sovereign Emperor in Moscow in 1856), 1862. Sheet 24 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la

Marie Alexandrovna, wife of Alexander II, Emperor of Russia, head-and-... between 1870 and 86. Creator: Unknown
Marie Alexandrovna, wife of Alexander II, Emperor of Russia, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left, between 1870 and 1886

Petr Andreevich Shuvalov, half-length portrait, facing right, in uniform, between 1880 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Petr Andreevich Shuvalov, half-length portrait, facing right, in uniform, between 1880 and 1886

Grand Duke Serge Aleksandrovich, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, between 1870 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Grand Duke Serge Aleksandrovich, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, between 1870 and 1880

Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovich, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left, between 1870 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovich, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left, between 1870 and 1886

Grand Duke Aleksei Aleksandrovich, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left, between 1870 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Grand Duke Aleksei Aleksandrovich, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left, between 1870 and 1880

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Tsar Alexandre II, also known as Alexander the Liberator, was a pivotal figure in Russian history. He ruled from 1855 to 1881 and is remembered for his significant reforms that aimed to modernize Russia and improve the lives of its citizens. Under his reign, serfdom was abolished in 1861, marking a major step towards social progress. Despite facing numerous challenges during his rule, including political unrest and assassination attempts, Tsar Alexandre II remained committed to implementing changes that would benefit the country. He introduced judicial reforms, expanded education opportunities, and promoted industrialization. However, not all of his policies were successful or well-received by the people. His efforts to centralize power led to increased opposition from revolutionary groups seeking greater political freedoms. In March 1881, Tsar Alexandre II was tragically assassinated by members of the People's Will terrorist organization. Although his reign ended in tragedy, Tsar Alexandre II's legacy lives on as a leader who made bold strides towards modernizing Russia and improving the lives of its citizens. His impact on Russian history continues to be studied and debated by historians around the world.