Alexander II: The Tsar Liberator and His Assassination

Alexander II, known as the Tsar Liberator, enacted sweeping reforms including the emancipation of the serfs in 1861, judicial reform, and local self-government through the zemstva. Yet his reign ended in blood when he was assassinated by the revolutionary group Narodnaya Volya on March 1, 1881. This episode delves into the man behind the reforms, the rising tide of radicalism, and the bomb-throwing attack that shocked Russia. We explore the People's Will, the 'dictatorship of the heart' of Mikhail Loris-Melikov, and the fateful day on the Catherine Canal. How did the liberator become a target, and what did his death mean for Russia's path? Join Lucas and Luna as they examine a pivotal turning point that set the stage for future upheaval. #AlexanderII #TsarLiberator #EmancipationoftheSerfs #NarodnayaVolya #PeopleSWill #Assassination #CatherineCanal #LorisMelikov #Zemstva #JudicialReform #SocialRevolutionaries #RussianHistory #Romanovs #19thCenturyRussia #ImperialRussia #PoliticalAssassination #History #FexingoHistory #RomanovDynasty #TsarNicholasII Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo