The Master of the Russian Land: Peter I as Perceived by Grand Princes Nikolai Alexandrovich and Alexander Alexandrovich
Journal: Quaestio Rossica
Year: 2025

This article explores the perspectives on Russian history held by the eldest sons of Emperor Alexander II, with a focus on their attitudes toward the image of Emperor Peter I. Tsarevich Nikolai Alexandrovich (1843–1865), who passed away at a young age, and Grand Prince Alexander Alexandrovich (1845–1894), who later became Emperor Alexander III, were raised during the period of the Great Reforms. During this time, discussions about Emperor Peter I gained a significant socio-political dimension. T