1880Abolition of Third SectionAlexander II
Abolishes the Third Section and transfers political policing functions to the Ministry of the Interior.
Historical records for Russia in 1880, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Abolishes the Third Section and transfers political policing functions to the Ministry of the Interior.
Death of Alexander Vasilyevich Suvorov
Marries his long-time companion Catherine Dolgorukova in a morganatic marriage after the death of Empress Maria Alexandrovna.
Alexander II marries Catherine Dolgoruky after the death of Marie Alexandrovna. Alexander II marries Catherine Dolgoruky
Marries the Tsar after being a mistress for 14 years. Catherine Dolgoruky marries Alexander II & becomes Princess Yurevskaya
Visits Germany & is converted to the Marxism of the German SPD
Relies increasingly on Konstantin Pobedonostsev, whose conservative views reinforce his commitment to autocracy.
Creates the Supreme Executive Commission under Mikhail Loris-Melikov to coordinate action against political violence.
Publication of "The Brothers Karamazov"
Survives a bomb explosion in the Winter Palace planted by revolutionary Stepan Khalturin.
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