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1873 in Russia

Explore 5 historical events and records for Russia in 1873.

Historical records for Russia in 1873

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August

Rule of Khiva

Alexander II · Khiva · House / House of Holstein

Russia establishes a protectorate over the Khanate of Khiva after a military campaign.

October

Alliance Russia, Germany and Austria

Alexander II · Government / Government of Russia

Joins the diplomatic understanding between the emperors of Russia, Germany, and Austria.

Participates in the Three Emperors' diplomatic understanding with Germany and Austria

Alexander II · Government / Government of Russia

Participates in the Three Emperors' diplomatic understanding with Germany and Austria.

Other events (month unknown)

Rule of Afghanistan

Alexander II · Government / Government of Russia

Russian diplomacy accepts Afghanistan as lying outside its direct sphere while consolidating influence over Bukhara and territories north of the Amu Darya.

Russian and British diplomacy clarifies spheres of influence around Afghanistan and

Alexander II · Government / Government of Russia

Russian and British diplomacy clarifies spheres of influence around Afghanistan and Central Asia.

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