brief the foreign policy of Alexander 1, known to many.Of course, because this is the Emperor of Russia, who once managed to defeat Napoleon.However, many prefer to stay, not knowing how much this man has brought to the country.His skillful diplomacy and cunning, care about their country can serve as a true example of modern Russian politics.
third anti-French coalition
seething revolution France in the late eighteenth century was the enemy for almost everyone.Monarchs feared that Republican infection did not visit them at home, and therefore were against the state-peddler many wars.
Alexander's father, Paul, successfully participated in the first two coalitions against France.However, for the beginning of the way of his son's foreign policy began with a grand failure.
During that Napoleon stubbornly gained strength and turned their country into a mighty empire, has the third anti-French coalition of Russia, England and Austria.She had no plans to give the Corsican realized.
Unfortunately, the Austrians, despite the support of the Russian army began to rapidly lose.Not looking at the requirement not to Kutuzov decisive battle, Alexander 1 met the army of Napoleon at Austerlitz, which ended with a grand victory of the French emperor and the strengthening of France as a potential mistress of the world.
In short, the foreign policy of Alexander 1 after this incident greatly changed.
Union enemies
Wise Alexander 1 in Bonaparte saw what many did not notice - the absence of the man the thought of losing.It was clear that now that the Corsican with burning thirst of conquest eyes did not win.It is necessary to wait.
direction of foreign policy Alexander 1 has changed dramatically.He broke off relations with Great Britain, and met personally with Napoleon on the raft in the middle of the river near the town of Tilsit.
It concluded there is an agreement to set up the Russian Empire extremely poor conditions for the existence of (recognition of all the conquests of Bonaparte, the rejection of a number of areas conquered by Turkey).But in fact it was more profitable than peace.Mention may be made for at least two reasons for such an agreement.
- Alexander 1 had the opportunity to focus on domestic policy, which is also needed his presence.
- In fact, such an agreement to give Russia a free hand to calm and in all that is connected with the eastern part of the world.If all went according to plan, the world had to stay two superpowers - the Western Empire with Napoleon led and East - with Alexander 1.
worth apart from diplomacy and to understand what was domestic policy Alexandra 1 (briefly, for understandingfurther developments).
Policy Board within
son Paul 1 forever changed Russia.What brought the new domestic policy Alexandra 1?Briefly it can be summarized in four main directions.
- first Russian emperor decided to debate the abolition of serfdom - one of the pillars of Russian legal system.He even ordered the preparation of the three projects.However, none of them was realized.But the fact of working with this theme shows the tremendous changes in the moral character of the country.
- were carried out profound reforms of power.It concerned the changes of the State Council, its ultimate strengthening as the chief adviser to the emperor.Moreover, it was granted many privileges, and set a single set of obligations for the Senate.
- But the most important is, of course, the ministerial reform that created eight ministries.Their head had to report to the emperor and take full responsibility for his dominion industry.
- education reform that makes reading and writing has become available, even the lowest stratum of the population.Primary schools became free, and the hierarchy of "higher secondary" school finally became fully working.
Evaluation of domestic policy Alexandra 1 may be given only on the basis of an objective of further developments.Since all of his reforms were crucial.
Call Bonaparte
What is the war of 1812, knows probably everyone.Usually, when briefly described the foreign policy of Alexander 1, only on her and stopped.We note only the basic facts of the event.
So, it all started with the treacherous attack by the French in Russia.It was really unexpected, because before that, as already mentioned, was signed a lucrative contract to the French.The reason for the invasion was the refusal of Russia to actively support the blockade of Britain.Bonaparte saw this as a betrayal and lack of cooperation.
What happened after, it is necessary to name the greatest mistake of the French emperor.After all, he did not know that Alexander 1 and Russia are not going to just give up, how many states before.Strategic talent Kutuzov, who is now listening to the Russian ruler who defeated Napoleon's tactics.
Soon Russian troops were in Paris.
Other War
Do not think that France was the only one, based on what the foreign policy of Alexander 1. Briefly it is worth remembering his other conquests.
One of the achievements of Alexander 1 - it is a conflict between the Russian and the Swedes, who turned to the complete defeat of the latter.Through cunning and courage of Alexander 1, which is ordered to transfer troops across the frozen Gulf of Bothnia, the Russian Empire appeared the entire territory of Finland.In addition, Sweden, at the time the only major player in the European field, which is trying to stay away from the conflict, France, England, had to boycott the UK.
Alexander 1 has successfully helped the Serbs in the acquisition of autonomy and successfully completed Russian-Turkish campaign, which was one of the most important stages of a long confrontation between the Ottoman Empire and Russia.And of course, one can not forget the war with the Persians, Alexander has made one full Asian player.
Results
Such is the foreign policy of Alexander 1 (Summary).
Russian Emperor attached to the set of the state territory: Transnistria (during the war with Turkey), Dagestan and Azerbaijan (because of the confrontation with the Persians), Finland (thanks to march on Sweden).It significantly raised the global prestige of Russia and made the whole world finally fully reckon with their homeland.
But, of course, no matter how brief the foreign policy of Alexander 1 is not setting out, his main achievement is the victory over Napoleon.Who knows what would have been the world now, if Russia was then conquered.
