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1865 in Russia

Explore 9 historical events and records for Russia in 1865.

Historical records for Russia in 1865

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Capture of Tashkent

Alexander II ยท Tashkent ยท Government / Government of Russia

Russian forces capture Tashkent during the expansion into Central Asia.

Capture of Tashkent

Chernyayev, Mikhail Grigoriyevich ยท Tashkent ยท General ยท Warfare / Military

Captures Tashkent

Censorship Reform

Alexander II ยท Russia ยท Government / Government of Russia

Introduces temporary censorship regulations that reduce prior censorship for parts of the press.

Change of Heir

Alexander II ยท Russia ยท House / House of Holstein

After Nicholas Alexandrovich dies, Alexander Alexandrovich becomes heir to the Russian throne.

Death of Tsarevich Nicholas

Alexander II ยท Nice ยท House / House of Holstein

His eldest son and heir, Tsarevich Nicholas Alexandrovich, dies after a prolonged illness.

Governor

Chernyayev, Mikhail Grigoriyevich ยท Turkistan ยท Governor of Turkistan ยท Government / Government of Russia

Appointed Military Governor of Turkistan, 1st term

Heir Apparent Duties

Alexander III ยท Saint Petersburg ยท House / House of Holstein

Begins assuming broader state and dynastic responsibilities after becoming heir to the throne.

Rule of Tashkent

Alexander II ยท Tashkent ยท Government / Government of Russia

Russian administration establishes control over Tashkent after its capture.

Succession

Alexander III ยท House / House of Holstein

Becomes heir apparrent on the death of his elder brother Nikolay

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