Александр II: За что убили императора? / Романовы / МИНАЕВ

Alexander II, known as the "Czar‑Liberator" for abolishing serfdom in 1861 and winning the Russo‑Turkish war of 1877‑78, is portrayed in this video as a reformer whose attempts to modernize Russia sparked growing discontent, radicalization, and a series of terrorist acts that culminated in his assassination on 1 March 1881. The video examines his childhood, his reforms, his foreign and domestic policies, and the social unrest that led to his murder. Key moments are marked by timestamps: 00:00 introduction; 05:16 emperor's character; 10:00 childhood and influence of V. A. Zhukovsky; 17:19 daily routine; 22:13 travels across Russia; 28:22 marriage to Maria Alexandrovna; 31:22 start of reign and the Crimean War; 33:57 reforms; 44:08 modernization of weapons and army; 47:07 national policy; 48:50 foreign policy; 53:01 German unification; 55:07 Russo‑Turkish war; 01:00:06 economy; 01:01:59 culture and art; 01:04:18 favorite dishes; 01:05:55 entertainment; 01:07:16 Catherine Dolgorukova; 01:10:11 need for change; 01:16:14 assassination attempt; 01:18:15 societal discontent; 01:26:54 terror; 01:31:54 split of Zemlya i Volya; 01:35:48 second attempt; 01:41:25 assassination; 01:50:10 conclusion.