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Alexander II and Nicolas II, the last two Tzars of Russia, both came to the throne at a difficult time. ... The reforms carried out by Alexander II were to turn Russia into a strong state; her reforms covered almost all areas. Nicolas II・s reforms were much aimed at the preservation of Tzardom. ... In most cases, Alexander・s reforms are more impressive than Nicolas・ because they are of newer ideas at his time.
The most significant reform that was carried out by Alexander II is the Emancipation of serfs in 1866. The serfs, because of this particular reform were given the freedom to enter trade or marry without permission. ... The result of this reform was bitter reaction from the peasants. ...
Land reforms were also carried out during Nicolas・ reign by Stolypin. ... He introduced measures, which allowed the individual peasant to opt out of the mir. ... This is a relatively minor reform when comparing with Alexander II・s Emancipation of serfs. The Effect of Nicolas was not much better than Alexander・s; both failed to satisfy the peasants and both cause grievances among the serfs, because not all their wants were satified, although Nicolas・ reform offered them a solution to the problem Alexander・s reform created.
In order to maintain stability and achieve aim of making Russia into a strong state, Alexander II needed to transform much of existing social and political system. ... Reform on the local government gave zemsta, a local elected council the responsibility for public services and local development, but it did not treat all group equally in the voting process therefore caused grievances in several groups of people.
Approximate Word count = 1187
Approximate Pages = 4.7
(250 words per page double spaced)
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