Alexander II of Russia. Map of Russia Alexander ll of Russia “It is better to abolish serfdom from above than to wait for it to abolish itself from below”

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Alexander II of Russia

Map of Russia

Alexander ll of Russia “It is better to abolish serfdom from above than to wait for it to abolish itself from below”

The quote means Alexander II of Russia is going to Destroy the poor before the poor gets together and fights the government. “It is better to abolish serfdom from above than to wait for it to abolish itself from below”

4 Accomplishments A political issue of Alexander the second also known as the liberator was assassinated in A economic accomplishment was that he also was the King of Poland and the Grand Prince of Finland. A unique issue was he was Born in Moscow, he was the eldest son of Nicholas I of Russia and Charlotte of Prussia. And two others. A social issue is that he is trying to destroy the Russian serfs before they link with Poland and fight against him.

Catchy phrase Great ruler of Russia

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