Abolition of Third Section
Abolishes the Third Section and transfers political policing functions to the Ministry of the Interior.
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1880 in Russia
Explore 11 historical events and records for Russia in 1880.
Historical records for Russia in 1880
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Death of Alexander Vasilyevich Suvorov
Death of Alexander Vasilyevich Suvorov
Marriage
Marries his long-time companion Catherine Dolgorukova in a morganatic marriage after the death of Empress Maria Alexandrovna.
Marriage
Alexander II marries Catherine Dolgoruky after the death of Marie Alexandrovna. Alexander II marries Catherine Dolgoruky
Marriage
Marries the Tsar after being a mistress for 14 years. Catherine Dolgoruky marries Alexander II & becomes Princess Yurevskaya
Marxism
Visits Germany & is converted to the Marxism of the German SPD
Pobedonostsev Influence
Relies increasingly on Konstantin Pobedonostsev, whose conservative views reinforce his commitment to autocracy.
Rasputin Grows Up in Siberian Farming Family
Grigori Rasputin spent his childhood in a Siberian peasant household, long before he gained access to the imperial court.
Supreme Executive Commission
Creates the Supreme Executive Commission under Mikhail Loris-Melikov to coordinate action against political violence.
The Brothers Karamazov
Publication of "The Brothers Karamazov"
Winter Palace Bombing
Survives a bomb explosion in the Winter Palace planted by revolutionary Stepan Khalturin.
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