Preliminary Peace
Represents Russia as preliminary peace terms are arranged.
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1856 in Russia
Explore 26 historical events and records for Russia in 1856.
Historical records for Russia in 1856
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Bessarabia Cession
Cedes territory near the mouth of the Danube.
Black Sea Neutralisation
Accepts neutralisation of the Black Sea under the peace settlement.
Treaty of Paris
The "Four Points" plan is largely adhered to, most notably Russia's special privileges relating to the Danubian Principalities are transferred to the Great Powers.
Treaty of Paris
The Tsar and the Sultan agree not to establish any naval or military arsenal on the coast of the Black Sea. The Treaty of Paris stands until 1871, when France is crushed by Prussia in the Franco-Prussian War.
Treaty of Paris
Warships of all nations are perpetually excluded from the Black Sea, once the home to the Russian fleet (which had been destroyed in the course of the war). Treaty settlement of the Congress of Paris.
Treaty of Paris
Signs the Treaty of Paris for Russia.
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Birth of Alexander Petrovich Izvolski
Birth of Alexander Petrovich Izvolski
Congress of Paris
Accepts Black Sea neutralisation and international arrangements for navigation of the Danube.
Congress of Paris
Accepts territorial concessions near the Danube and the return of Kars to the Ottoman Empire under the Paris settlement.
Congress of Paris
Leads the Russian delegation at Paris and negotiates peace terms limiting Russian naval power in the Black Sea.
Congress of Paris Negotiations
Leads Russia's delegation and negotiates the terms ending the war.
Coronation
Is crowned Emperor of Russia in Moscow after succeeding Nicholas I.
Emancipation Speech
Tells Moscow nobles that it is better to abolish serfdom from above than wait for it to end through revolt.
Governor
Appointed governor-general of Poland
Neutrality
The rights of neutrals in the Danube during time of war are defined.
Peace Decision
Accepts the need for peace after military reverses, economic strain and the threat of Austrian intervention.
Rudin
Publication of "Rudin"
Rule of Bessarabia
At the Congress of Paris Russia keeps most of Bessarabia.
Rule of Crimea
At the Congress of Paris Russia keeps the Crimea.
Rule of Danube
The Danube is controlled by the great powers and an international commission.
Rule of Danube
At the Congress of Paris Russia cedes the mouth of the River Danube.
Rule of Kars
At the Congress of Paris Russia cedes Kars to Turkey.
Rule of Kars
At the Congress of Paris Russia evacuates Kars.
Siege of Sevastopol
Defends Sevastopol and finally retreats to the northern part of the town, which he continued to defend until peace is signed in Paris.
Treaty of Paris Negotiations
Serves with the Russian delegation during the negotiations leading to the Treaty of Paris.
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