XeniaCasaraghi
Heir Apparent
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I really think Alexander's assassination was one of Russia's great tragedies. He was moving Russia forward--and Russia desperately needed someone to do that. He might well have been the last decent leader Russia has had.
The People's Will, the group that assassinated him, was--imho--quite stupid and lacked the ability to think ahead.
I read a good book on the "Tsar-Liberator" a few years ago.
I agree wholeheartedly. It's so sad to wonder what could have happened if he had lived to implement his reforms. I can't believe they killed a Tsar who was actually for reforming the country! I can't even blame Alexander III for becoming a reactionary after seeing his father killed like that.