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1894 in Russia

Explore 13 historical events and records for Russia in 1894.

Historical records for Russia in 1894

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January

Franco-Russian Alliance Formalised

Alexander III ยท Saint Petersburg ยท Government / Government of Russia

The exchange of diplomatic approval formally establishes the Franco-Russian alliance.

April

Birth of Nikita Sergeyevich Khruschev

Khrushchev, Nikita Sergeyevich ยท Kalinovka ยท Government / Government of Russia

Born in Kalinovka in the Kursk Governorate of the Russian Empire.

Nicholas and Alix Engagement

Alexander III ยท Russia ยท House / House of Holstein

Approves the engagement of his heir Nicholas to Princess Alix of Hesse.

November

Death of Alexander III

Alexander III ยท Livadia ยท House / House of Holstein

Dies at Livadia in Crimea after thirteen years as emperor, leaving the throne to Nicholas II.

Other events (month unknown)

Birth of Fyodor Ivanovich

Ivanovich, Fyodor ยท Warfare / Military

Birth of Fyodor Ivanovich

Birth of Nikita Sergeyevich Khruschev

Khrushchev, Nikita Sergeyevich ยท Government / Government of Russia

Birth of Nikita Sergeyevich Khruschev

Declining Health

Alexander III ยท Russia ยท House / House of Holstein

Develops worsening symptoms that doctors eventually diagnose as kidney disease.

Drama

Chekhov, Anton ยท Arts / Drama

Chekhov begins writing his play The Seagull

German Commercial Treaty

Witte, Sergei Yulyevich ยท Berlin ยท Minister of Finance ยท Government / Government of Russia

Concludes a commercial treaty with Germany favourable to Russian interests.

Marriage

Alexandra Fyodorovna ยท House / House of Holstein

Marries Nicholas II, granddaughter of Queen Victoria

Marriage

Nicholas II ยท House / House of Holstein

Marries Alexandria of Hesse, granddaughter of Queen Victoria

Succession

Nicholas II ยท House / House of Holstein

Succeeds as Tsar of Russia, Eldest son of Alexander III

Tariff Policy

Witte, Sergei Yulyevich ยท Saint Petersburg ยท Minister of Finance ยท Government / Government of Russia

Uses protective tariffs to encourage domestic industry.

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