Alexander III of Russia

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Alexander III of Russia born?March 10, 1845
2. When did Alexander III of Russia die?November 1, 1894
3. What is Alexander III of Russia known for?His conservative 'counter-reforms' and maintaining peace during his rule
4. What is the reign?March 13, 1881 – November 1, 1894
5. What is the major foreign policy?The Franco-Russian Alliance
6. Who was Alexander III of Russia?Alexander III was a Russian Tsar who ruled from 1881 to 1894. He was known for keeping Russia peaceful and for making many changes to the government to keep it strong.

Counter-reforms: A deliberate policy to reverse earlier liberal reforms and strengthen autocratic control.
Autocracy: A form of government where a single ruler possesses unlimited power.
Franco-Russian Alliance: A military and diplomatic pact between France and Russia formed in the 1890s.
Russification: Policies aimed at imposing Russian language and culture on non-Russian populations within the empire.