4 January 1894Franco-Russian Alliance FormalisedAlexander III
The exchange of diplomatic approval formally establishes the Franco-Russian alliance.
Historical records for Russia in 1894, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
The exchange of diplomatic approval formally establishes the Franco-Russian alliance.
Born in Kalinovka in the Kursk Governorate of the Russian Empire.
Approves the engagement of his heir Nicholas to Princess Alix of Hesse.
Dies at Livadia in Crimea after thirteen years as emperor, leaving the throne to Nicholas II.
Birth of Fyodor Ivanovich
Birth of Nikita Sergeyevich Khruschev
Develops worsening symptoms that doctors eventually diagnose as kidney disease.
Chekhov begins writing his play The Seagull
Concludes a commercial treaty with Germany favourable to Russian interests.
Marries Nicholas II, granddaughter of Queen Victoria
Marries Alexandria of Hesse, granddaughter of Queen Victoria
Succeeds as Tsar of Russia, Eldest son of Alexander III
Uses protective tariffs to encourage domestic industry.
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