reasons for reaction

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  • reasons for reaction under Alex II
    • eldest son and heir died in 1865
      • spent more time with mistress
      • spent less time with Grand Duke Konstantin and Grand Duchess Elena
    • reactionary conservatives emphasised reforms gone too far
      • weakening church and nobility (monarchy relied on them)
    • four assassination attempts on Alex between 1866 and 1880 reinforced need for reaction
    • replaced four reformist ministers with conservatives in 1866

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