October 1888Borki Train DisasterAlexander III
Survives the derailment of the imperial train near Borki with his immediate family.
Historical records for Russia in 1888, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Survives the derailment of the imperial train near Borki with his immediate family.
The imperial family's survival of the Borki disaster is publicly celebrated throughout the empire.
Accepts growing French financial investment, helping Russia reduce its dependence on German capital.
Composes, "Symphony No 5"
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