Alexander II and III

Who had the biggest Impact on Russia – Alexander II or Alexander III? In the long term Alexander III probably had a bigger impact on Russia, however Alexander II had a massive impact on Russia in the short term. Alexander II created and performed many major social, legal and economical reforms over his reign which did create massive short term impacts upon Russia’s way of life. However, upon Alexander II death his son, Alexander III, …

…II’s reforms were reversed by his son, and the gates to Europe closed. Many would argue that though their was much change throughout both reigns the common man was maybe not affected that much and their way of life changed very little. Perhaps it was nobility that was effected the most by Alexander II and Alexander III’s ruling and constant changes in policies and attitudes towards Russia and the preservation of Slav culture.