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1862 in Russia

Explore 5 historical events and records for Russia in 1862.

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Historical records for Russia in 1862

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1862

Ambassador

Brunnow, Philip · London · Ambassador of Russia · Government / Government of Russia

Appointed Ambassador of Britain

1862

Otsy i deti

Turgenev, Ivan Sergeyevich · Arts / Literature

Publication of "Otsy i deti"

1862

Publication of State Budget

Alexander II · Saint Petersburg · Government / Government of Russia

Authorises publication of the state budget, increasing transparency in imperial finances.

1862

Secretary of State for Defence

Milyutin, Dmitri · Secretary of State for Defence · Government / Government of Russia

Appointed Minister of Defence

1862

Treasury Reform

Alexander II · Russia · Government / Government of Russia

Centralises state finances through treasury reforms designed to improve control of public revenue and expenditure.

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